Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $59,380 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $110,450
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $59,380
    75th
    $85,710
    90th
    $110,450

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,110
    Retail Salespersons $36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Diego, CA is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.02 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in San Diego, CA is 5.4% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Diego?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.