SOC 41-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Sales Engineers in San Francisco-Oakland is $172,549 per year ($82.96/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $121,514. The middle 50% earn between $128,777 and $226,069 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $287,799.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $48.18 | $100,216 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $61.91 | $128,777 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $82.96 | $172,549 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $108.69 | $226,069 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $138.36 | $287,799 | +42.0% |
Retail saw layoffs increase by 72K in February. For professional roles in retail orgs, conditions are more stable than frontline, but the sector is softening.
The median (P50) annual salary for Sales Engineers in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $172,549, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $121,514.
Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $100,216 per year. The 25th percentile is $128,777. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $287,799.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $121,514 vs $172,549 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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