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Sales Engineers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sales Engineers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$139,160
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.1% vs 2024
$146,590
Mean Salary
$139,160
Median Salary
$66.90
Hourly Rate
6,310 people work as Sales Engineers in California
Sales Engineers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sales Engineers in California earn a median salary of $139,160 per year ($11,596/month).
This is 19.3% above the national average of $116,652.
California ranks #6 out of 44 states for Sales Engineers pay.
Approximately 6,310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sales Engineers
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Persuasion
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.54
Sales and Marketing
4.34
Engineering and Technology
4.3
English Language
4.28
Mathematics
3.79
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(57.3% of workers)
Salaries for Sales Engineers in California range from $78,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $213,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $102,770 and $174,510.
The median annual salary for Sales Engineers in California is $139,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $146,590.
What is the salary range for a Sales Engineers in California?
Salaries for Sales Engineers in California range from $78,850 at the 10th percentile to $213,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $102,770 and $174,510.
What is the starting salary for a Sales Engineers in California?
Entry-level Sales Engineers positions in California typically start around $78,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $102,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sales Engineers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,310 people are employed as Sales Engineers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Sales Engineers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sales Engineers in California is approximately $66.90 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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