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

    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,150
    Cashiers $36,100
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,590

    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.