How much does a sales engineer make in California?
$139,200a year
Median yearly pay for sales engineers in California. That is $66.90 an hour or $11,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.90
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 6,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,850Median: $139,200Highest 10%: $213,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| Median | $139,200 | $66.90 | |
| 75th | $174,500 | $83.90 | |
| 90th | $213,400 | $102.58 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $177,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $163,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $151,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $144,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $138,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $133,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $132,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $126,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $122,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $111,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $97,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales engineers.
| 3. Rhode Island | $149,800 |
| 4. Washington | $147,600 |
| 5. Colorado | $140,000 |
| 6. California | $139,200 |
| 7. New Jersey | $139,000 |
| 8. New York | $137,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $136,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $66.90 ($139,200 a year).
Do sales engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $139,200 against $124,900 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for sales engineer pay?
California ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays sales engineers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $177,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.