California salary, ages 35-39
U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners
In California, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners ages 35-39 is $81,220. The top 10% earn at least $203,050 and the top 25% at least $126,906; the bottom 25% earn at most $50,763 and the bottom 10% at most $33,340. Average: $107,166. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 35-39 United States (California)
- Top 10% earn at least$203,050
- Top 25% earn at least$126,906
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$81,220
- Bottom 25% earn at most$50,763
- Bottom 10% earn at most$33,340
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$107,166
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