Parts Salespersons pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad

In San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA), the median pay for parts salespersons is $21.56 an hour ($44,840 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.

$21.56Median hourly pay
$37,220–$55,230Middle half of workers, yearly
2,140People in this job in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($38,630). It is about the same as the California median ($44,440).

Pay range for parts salespersons in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.68$36,770
25% of workers$17.90$37,220
Half of workers (median)$21.56$44,840
75% of workers$26.55$55,230
90% of workers$34.19$71,110

Parts Salespersons pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$50,200940
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont$50,0302,170
Santa Rosa-Petaluma$48,410320
Napa$47,87060
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles$47,180180
Vallejo$45,840350
Stockton-Lodi$45,680630
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura$44,910550
Santa Cruz-Watsonville$44,870130
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (this page)$44,8402,140
Modesto$44,730510
Salinas$44,350340
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$44,3103,060
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$44,1601,860
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara$44,160240
Yuba City$43,960130
Merced$42,260200
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$41,6008,690
Chico$39,410170
Fresno$39,2201,120
Bakersfield-Delano$39,110730
Hanford-Corcoran$38,63080
Redding$37,690170
Visalia$37,620390
El Centro$37,180170

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for parts salespersons

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 30,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Retail Salespersons$37,810
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,320
Stockers and Order Fillers$39,160
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,360
Counter and Rental Clerks$42,600
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40,510
Cashiers$37,020

Other job titles for this job

Appliance Parts Counter ClerkAutomotive Parts ClerkAuto Parts ClerkAutomotive Parts Counter AssociateAuto Parts Counter AssociateAutomotive Parts Counter PersonAuto Parts Counter PersonAutomotive Parts CounterpersonAuto Parts CounterpersonAutomotive Parts HandlerAuto Parts HandlerAutomotive Parts Salesperson

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.