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Technical Sales Representative Salary in California (2026)
$59.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,694/year ($7,391/month) for a single filer
California ranks 11th of 51 states for Technical Sales Representative pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 27,590 Technical Sales Representative jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $124,220 a year — though pay ranges from $58,820 for newcomers to $214,040 at the top.
Technical Sales Representative pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $164,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $214,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,590 Technical Sales Representative jobs in California (occupation code 41-4011, “Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Technical Sales Representative salary of $124,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,694 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $124,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,547 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,503 |
| California state income tax | −$7,476 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,694 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,391 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Technical Sales Representative make in California?
- The median Technical Sales Representative salary in California is $124,220 per year ($59.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,300 and $164,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Technical Sales Representative in California?
- On the median salary of $124,220, a single filer in California takes home about $88,694 per year ($7,391 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Technical Sales Representative jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 27,590 Technical Sales Representative jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.