Sales Engineers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $99,570 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.87
10th percentile $74,790
90th percentile $138,120
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,790
    25th
    $79,660
    50th (median)
    $99,570
    75th
    $120,070
    90th
    $138,120

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Sales Engineers salary is 38% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,340
    Retail Salespersons $35,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,020
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Fresno, CA is $47.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.85 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Fresno, CA is 18.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,790 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,660.