Real Estate Brokers pay in California
In California, the median pay for real estate brokers is $38.68 an hour ($80,450 a year). About 8,430 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($73,220). California ranks 8th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for real estate brokers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.85 | $37,120 |
| 25% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.68 | $80,450 |
| 75% of workers | $52.26 | $108,690 |
| 90% of workers | $70.03 | $145,660 |
Real Estate Brokers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $91,770 | 0 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $89,150 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $80,450 | 0 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $75,330 | 0 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $58,760 | 760 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for real estate brokers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $134,910 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $79,730 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $77,030 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $76,120 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $57,560 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $52,810 |
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