SOC 41-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $66,890, median pay for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Santa Rosa, CA tracks the national median of $69,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,890, median pay for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Santa Rosa, CA tracks the national median of $69,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $42,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $126,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,340 to $97,220.
The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.80 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $116,510. Of the 419 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 209th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,960 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $47,340 | −32.4% |
| Median (50th) | $66,890 | −4.4% |
| 75th | $97,220 | +38.9% |
| 90th | $126,810 | +81.2% |
| Mean | $76,860 | +9.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $116,510 | 13,390 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $96,960 | 29,980 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $79,450 | 50,470 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $74,610 | 11,730 | |
| 5 | Napa | $73,470 | 370 | |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $72,800 | 1,470 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $71,910 | 6,920 | |
| 8 | Stockton | $66,910 | 1,240 | |
| 9 | San Luis Obispo | $66,770 | 650 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $65,600 | 550 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Rosa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $66,890 buys what $60,425 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,425US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,890 a year, 4.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,960 to $126,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $116,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Santa Rosa, CA?
The median annual wage is $66,890, or $32.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,990, so pay in Santa Rosa, CA is 4.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Santa Rosa, CA earns more than $126,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $116,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,330 jobs in this occupation in Santa Rosa, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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