Advertisement
Sales Engineers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$180,170
- San Luis Obispo$172,040
- San Francisco$154,650
- Santa Maria$146,280
- Sacramento$140,470
- Bakersfield$133,280
- Oxnard$127,420
- San Diego$127,090
- Los Angeles$125,150
- Santa Rosa$121,840
- Riverside$116,210
- Fresno$111,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $180,170 | $177,490 | $141,930 | $121,748 | 110 |
| San Luis Obispo | $172,040 | $163,810 | $135,610 | $116,948 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $154,650 | $151,610 | $113,480 | $106,679 | 116 |
| Santa Maria | $146,280 | $143,970 | $108,560 | $101,736 | 109 |
| Sacramento | $140,470 | $138,560 | $110,090 | $98,306 | 107 |
| Bakersfield | $133,280 | $132,510 | $118,710 | $94,060 | 101 |
| Oxnard | $127,420 | $126,310 | $99,520 | $90,600 | 111 |
| San Diego | $127,090 | $122,610 | $92,320 | $90,405 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $125,150 | $133,380 | $92,410 | $89,259 | 114 |
| Santa Rosa | $121,840 | $97,800 | $89,990 | $87,305 | 108 |
| Riverside | $116,210 | $105,040 | $79,900 | $83,868 | 106 |
| Fresno | $111,350 | $111,160 | $73,140 | $80,901 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Sales Engineers salary in other states
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.