Sales Engineers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $136,380 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $65.57
10th percentile $84,690
90th percentile $222,820
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,690
    25th
    $100,780
    50th (median)
    $136,380
    75th
    $189,610
    90th
    $222,820

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Sales Engineers salary is 42% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $135,310
    California $134,990

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,960
    Retail Salespersons $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Santa Maria, CA is $65.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.25 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 12.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $84,690 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,780.