Sales Development Representative salary in Visalia, CA
Hiring a sales development representative costs less in Visalia than in California or the country as a whole. The median is $53,990 a year1: 33.2% below the California statewide median of $80,850 and 22.9% below the US median of $69,990. Among US areas it comes in at #372 of 520. BLS counts about 610 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Visalia, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Visalia against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $36,100 | $53,990 | $107,200 | |
| California | $43,240 | $80,850 | $168,720 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Visalia earns $41,590–$81,210. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $107,200, only 3.0 times the bottom tenth, against 3.9 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($66,270) is 23% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,620 wide, against $67,790 across California and $52,810 nationally: employers in Visalia pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,100 | $3,008 | $17.36 | $46,581 |
| 25th percentile | $41,590 | $3,466 | $20.00 | $53,665 |
| Median | $53,990 | $4,499 | $25.96 | $69,665 |
| 75th percentile | $81,210 | $6,768 | $39.04 | $104,787 |
| 90th percentile | $107,200 | $8,933 | $51.54 | $138,323 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $27,220 over the median, the 25th only $12,400 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $35,123 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Visalia, and the California statewide median of $80,850 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Visalia
At the $53,990 median, a local hire costs about $69,665 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $15,675 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Visalia
Of the 17 roles we track in Visalia, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($54,890) and HR assistants ($52,590). Project Coordinator is the highest at $95,770.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +19.2% | 120 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +1.7% | 240 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 610 | |
| HR Assistant | -2.6% | 90 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.9% | 1,390 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the lowest paid of the 17 roles we track in Visalia (-22.9%); administrative assistants come first (+9.2%). The typical role here is at +1.6%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Visalia than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 6.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Visalia, 9.4% across California and 7.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $46,050 in Hanford-Corcoran to $116,510 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $70,460 a year. Of the 16 areas in California with more sales development representatives than Visalia, 1 pays less: Salinas, CA ($53,140).
| Area | Median | vs Visalia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | +14.5% | 2,170 | |
| Modesto, CA | +12.9% | 840 | |
| Redding, CA | +4.4% | 370 | |
| Visalia, CA | this area | 610 | |
| El Centro, CA | -1.4% | 200 | |
| Salinas, CA | -1.6% | 830 | |
| Yuba City, CA | -3.4% | 220 |
Visalia against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Visalia is #208 of 518 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside California, Punta Gorda and Fayetteville pay just above Visalia and Great Falls and Bangor just below. All four are within $460 a year of the median in Visalia. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Visalia | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | +13.8% | 620 | jobs | |
| Lynchburg, VA | +10.5% | 620 | jobs | |
| Fayetteville, NC | +0.9% | 890 | pay | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | +0.0% | 510 | pay | |
| Visalia, CA | this area | 610 | ||
| Great Falls, MT | -0.2% | 100 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | -0.3% | 210 | pay | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | -9.5% | 620 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Visalia, CA?
About $69,665 a year at the median, or $5,805 a month: $53,990 in pay plus about $15,675 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do sales development representatives earn in Visalia?
The median was $53,990 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,100, the 90th $107,200, and the middle half earned $41,590 to $81,210.
Is Visalia cheaper than the rest of California for sales development representatives?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $53,990 against $80,850 statewide. The next area up in California is Redding at $56,350, the next down El Centro at $53,240.
How many sales development representatives work in Visalia?
BLS counts about 610 in the May 2025 survey. 16 areas in California have more; the closest in size is San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, with about 650.
Does a sales development representative cost more than an HR assistant in Visalia?
Yes: $1,400 a year more at the median. The medians are $53,990 and $52,590.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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