Sales Engineers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $123,260 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $59.26
10th percentile $84,040
90th percentile $166,000
Employed locally 50
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,040
    25th
    $94,760
    50th (median)
    $123,260
    75th
    $154,360
    90th
    $166,000

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Sales Engineers salary is 20% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $37,780
    Retail Salespersons $38,760
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $55,430
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,100
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Santa Rosa, CA is $59.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 1.4% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $84,040 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,760.