Question 1

How much do outside sales reps make in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Median disclosed base in San Diego is $104k across 2 active postings. The p25–p75 range runs $94k–$115k. Variable pay typically adds 30–60% on top of base for established reps; medical device and pharma sit at the upper end of the range.

Question 2

Which industries hire the most outside sales reps in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

By active-role count: SaaS Field Sales (3). The mix shifts seasonally — construction and HVAC peak in Q1, medical device hires steadily year-round.

Question 3

Is San Diego a good market for an outside sales career?

Accepted Answer

For territory-owned roles, San Diego offers density, employer diversity, and accessible travel between accounts. The metro consistently runs in the top CA cities for outside-sales hiring, and most national employers maintain a regional presence here.

Question 4

Are outside sales jobs in San Diego territory-based or office-based?

Accepted Answer

Territory-based, with a home base. Typical week: 3–4 days visiting accounts in the field, 1 day on admin / pipeline / training from home. Some employers occasionally label desk-based account roles as "outside sales" too — those aren't included here; this page only surfaces territory-owned positions.

Outside sales jobs in San Diego, CA.

San Diego outside-sales market.

Employers hiring most outside-sales reps in San Diego.

$104k median base across 2 disclosed-comp roles.

6 open outside-sales roles in San Diego right now.

Market Sales Representative

Territory Account Manager - San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA Strategic Cuisines Account Executive - Spanish

Clinical Account Executive - Oncology - San Diego, CA

Territory Manager, MCS - San Diego

Sr. CRM Account Executive - Strategic Tech

Other outside-sales markets within range.

Questions about the San Diego outside-sales market.