Customer Service Representatives

Pay in California

Median: $50,733 a year, $24.39 an hour.

About 176,850 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: -5.6%, with about 219,040 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• Diablo Valley College (Bay Area): Beginning ESL for Customer Service (Noncredit) (ESL-032NC)
• Gavilan College (Bay Area): Culinary Customer Service and Employment Skills (CUL 702)
• Laney College (Bay Area): ESOL For Customer Service (noncredit 587)
• Crafton Hills College (Inland Empire): Essential Customer Service (WFP/N 602)
• Antelope Valley College (Los Angeles): Customer Service Essentials (BUS)
• College Of The Canyons (Los Angeles): Customer Service (NC.CSKL-004)
• Glendale Community College (Los Angeles): Customer Service Skills (STV 50)
• Los Angeles City College (Los Angeles): Customer Service Skills (VOC ED 239CE)
• West Los Angeles College (Los Angeles): Blueprint For Customer Service (VOC ED 097CE)
• Southwestern College Chula Vista Campus (San Diego): NC 1073 Customer Service: the Right Attitude; NC 1006 Customer Service: Dealing with Difficult People; NC 1003 Customer Service: Mastering Communication