Sales and Related Workers, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $48,570 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $99,800
Employed locally 2,170
National median $46,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $42,670
    50th (median)
    $48,570
    75th
    $68,310
    90th
    $99,800

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 47% Median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $100,340
    Bellingham, WA $81,120
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $78,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Urban Honolulu, HI $73,330

    Nearby metros — Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Napa, CA $71,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,250
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $52,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,170

    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 Sales and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in San Diego, CA is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.51 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Sales and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 4.7% above the national median of $46,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in San Diego?

    Entry-level Sales and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,670.