Sales Engineers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $104,130 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.06
10th percentile $76,680
90th percentile $166,920
Employed locally 170
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,680
    25th
    $80,020
    50th (median)
    $104,130
    75th
    $131,990
    90th
    $166,920

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Sales Engineers salary is 21% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,040
    Retail Salespersons $35,490
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Riverside, CA is $50.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.61 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Riverside, CA is 14.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,680 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,020.