Sales Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $103,160 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.60
10th percentile $75,840
90th percentile $156,620
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,840
    25th
    $86,040
    50th (median)
    $103,160
    75th
    $130,920
    90th
    $156,620

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 152% Median Sales Engineers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $179,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $170,400
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $169,560
    Arizona $169,470
    Delaware $166,400

    Nearby metros — Sales Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810
    Ocala, FL $158,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $136,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $135,310

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,730
    Retail Salespersons $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $49.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.35 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 15.1% below the national median of $121,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,840 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,040.