E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in California
The median e-commerce order specialist in California earned $47,290 a year in May 2025[1], 2.4% above the US median of $46,170. That puts California at #19 of 48 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $37,170 | $47,290 | $66,580 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in California earns $40,710–$57,010; the top tenth earns $66,580 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the California median that makes about $67,557 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 90-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in California
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $62,180 | 40 | |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,140 | 620 | |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,040 | 1,250 | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $66,400 | 130 | |
| Visalia, CA | $55,540 | 80 | |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $55,660 | 100 | |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,120 | 760 | |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $57,320 | 390 | |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,520 | 100 | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $56,780 | 1,180 | |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,570 | 5,740 | |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $52,990 | 210 | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $52,000 | 110 | |
| Modesto, CA | $53,140 | 110 | |
| Chico, CA | $51,120 | 50 | |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $53,560 | 220 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $49,700 | 50 | |
| Fresno, CA | $50,920 | 220 | |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $53,830 | 60 | |
| Salinas, CA | $51,630 | 50 | |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $51,370 | 50 |
Napa, CA pays the most ($60,680) and San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA the least ($42,770): $17,910 a year apart for the same job.
What an e-commerce order specialist does
An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs California |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +0.8% | |
| Connecticut | +0.4% | |
| California | +0.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | -1.0% | |
| Hawaii | -1.1% |
Questions
How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in California?
The median was $47,290 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,710 to $57,010.
What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in California?
About $67,557 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in California do e-commerce order specialists earn the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $60,680 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.