Sales Engineers Salary in California
Sales Engineers in California earn a median of $139,160 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($124,900)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 6,310
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,850; the top 10% earn over $213,370. Nationally the range is $73,870 to $195,270.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors$124,220 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$124,220 median in California
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$80,850 median in California
- Online Merchants$87,570 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79,730 median in California
- Cost Estimators$85,460 median in California
Sales Engineers pay in California
How much do sales engineers make in California?
The median is $139,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,850 and the top 10% earn over $213,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for sales engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 44 (+11% vs. the national median of $124,900). Living costs are not included.