Customer Service Representatives Salary in California
Median annual wage in California: $49,560 +10.7% vs national
California vs United States
| California | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $49,560 | $44,770 |
| Median hourly | $23.83 | $21.53 |
| Employment | 176,850 | 2,595,750 |
| Location quotient | 0.58 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (California) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
A closer look
The median wage in California is 10.7% above the national median — a difference of about $4,790 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $54,640 sits 10.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average customer service representatives salary in California?
The median annual wage in California is $49,560 ($23.83 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does California compare to the national average for customer service representatives?
The California median of $49,560 is 10.7% higher than the U.S. median of $44,770.
How many customer service representatives work in California?
Approximately 176,850 are employed in California, per BLS OES.