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Parts Salespersons in California
Considering a career as a Parts Salesperson in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Parts Salespersons in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Parts Salespersons in California is growing slower than average.
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Parts Salespersons in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Parts Salesperson Career?
- Business, Management & Marketing
- General Sales & Marketing
- Professional Sales
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
- Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
How Many Parts Salespersons Work in California?
In 2018, there were 24,830 Parts Salespersons working in the state.
There were 24,310 Parts Salespersons employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 520 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,740 Parts Salespersons working in it, which means California has more Parts Salespersons than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Parts Salespersons in this state are growing at a rate of 4.7% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.0%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 3,340 annual job openings, and 26,800 total jobs in 2026 for Parts Salespersons in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 32,900 annual jobs and 264,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Parts Salespersons Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Parts Salespersons ranged from $23,110 to $59,630 with $31,150 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.11 to $28.67. The median hourly rate was $14.97.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.37 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.60.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Parts Salespersons
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Parts Salespersons.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7,840 | $29,260 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2,710 | $36,480 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 2,230 | $27,950 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 2,180 | $37,610 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 1,880 | $31,330 |
| Fresno, CA | 1,090 | $28,810 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 990 | $34,230 |
| Modesto, CA | 660 | $26,080 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 620 | $33,350 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 600 | $33,850 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 600 | $27,420 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 500 | $30,270 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 370 | $30,440 |
| Salinas, CA | 320 | $28,940 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 250 | $30,040 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 220 | $37,860 |
| Yuba City, CA | 150 | $30,580 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | 140 | $32,100 |
| El Centro, CA | 130 | $36,660 |
| Redding, CA | 130 | $38,410 |
| Merced, CA | 120 | $38,050 |
| Madera, CA | 110 | $27,580 |
| Napa, CA | 100 | $40,880 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 80 | $29,050 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 50 | $45,730 |
Top States for Parts Salespersons Employment
View the list below to see where most Parts Salespersons work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24,830 | $31,150 |
| Texas | 23,160 | $26,980 |
| Florida | 15,390 | $27,010 |
| New York | 10,800 | $34,620 |
| Ohio | 10,460 | $28,160 |
| Illinois | 9,810 | $30,320 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,910 | $31,010 |
| North Carolina | 8,850 | $29,860 |
| Georgia | 8,200 | $28,050 |
| Michigan | 8,160 | $28,690 |
| Missouri | 6,170 | $30,230 |
| Wisconsin | 6,080 | $34,420 |
| Virginia | 6,030 | $28,550 |
| Indiana | 5,990 | $30,650 |
| Washington | 5,770 | $33,980 |
| Tennessee | 5,650 | $30,990 |
| Minnesota | 5,330 | $32,380 |
| Arizona | 5,110 | $28,580 |
| Oregon | 5,070 | $32,540 |
| New Jersey | 4,810 | $33,730 |
Below are the states where Parts Salespersons get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $39,680 |
| Alaska | $39,240 |
| Hawaii | $37,660 |
| Connecticut | $37,590 |
| Colorado | $36,760 |
| South Dakota | $35,560 |
| Vermont | $35,220 |
| Wyoming | $34,710 |
| New York | $34,620 |
| Iowa | $34,430 |
Related Careers in California
You may also be interested in the following careers:
| Occupation | California Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 85,960 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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