California salary, ages 45-49
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 45-49 is $81,220. The top 10% earn at least $209,142 and the top 25% at least $134,013; the bottom 25% earn at most $48,732 and the bottom 10% at most $31,473. Average: $113,256. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 45-49 United States (California)
- Top 10% earn at least$209,142
- Top 25% earn at least$134,013
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$81,220
- Bottom 25% earn at most$48,732
- Bottom 10% earn at most$31,473
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$113,256
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