Sales Engineers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $163,810 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly $78.76
10th percentile $92,560
90th percentile $266,930
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,560
    25th
    $135,610
    50th (median)
    $163,810
    75th
    $224,300
    90th
    $266,930

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 175% Median Sales Engineers salary is 75% 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
    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
    California $134,990

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,510
    Cashiers $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,280
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $78.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $128.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 34.8% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $92,560 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,610.