Sales Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $134,260 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $64.55
10th percentile $77,740
90th percentile $224,180
Employed locally 330
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,740
    25th
    $96,770
    50th (median)
    $134,260
    75th
    $181,570
    90th
    $224,180

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Sales Engineers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $64.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.31 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 10.5% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,740 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,770.