Retail Sales Associate Salary in Santa Ana, CA

Median: $18.13/hour ($37,700/year) — $2,290 (6%) above the national median. Range: $36,510–$45,570.

Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Retail Sales Associate salary guide

The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Santa Ana, CA is $18.13/hour ($37,700/year) ($2,290 (6%) above the national median), with a typical range of $36,510–$45,570. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$18.13/hour ($37,700/year)BLS
Range$36,510–$45,570BLS
### Key facts for Retail Sales Associate in Santa Ana Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Santa Ana vs. National Average

25th Pct (Santa Ana) $36,510
Median (Santa Ana) $37,700
75th Pct (Santa Ana) $45,570

National median: $35,410/yr. Santa Ana is $2,290 (6%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Retail Sales Associate pay in Santa Ana, CA — common questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Santa Ana, CA?
The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Santa Ana, CA is $18.13/hour ($37,700/year) ($2,290 (6%) above the national median), with a typical range of $36,510–$45,570 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
Is Santa Ana a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?
At a $37,700 median, Santa Ana is $2,290 (6%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
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