Sales Engineers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $124,900 · Median hourly: $60.05 · Employment: 51,790
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,870 | $35.52 |
| 25th | $92,890 | $44.66 |
| Median | $124,900 | $60.05 |
| 75th | $161,230 | $77.52 |
| 90th | $195,270 | $93.88 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 41-9031
- Total U.S. employment: 51,790
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $73,870, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $195,270 — a 2.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Sales Engineers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $104,410 | $50.20 | -16.4% | 220 |
| Alaska | $71,080 | $34.18 | -43.1% | 0 |
| Arizona | $131,870 | $63.40 | +5.6% | 1,000 |
| Arkansas | $130,760 | $62.86 | +4.7% | 30 |
| California | $139,160 | $66.90 | +11.4% | 6,310 |
| Colorado | $139,990 | $67.30 | +12.1% | 2,800 |
| Connecticut | $123,660 | $59.45 | -1.0% | 760 |
| Delaware | $167,200 | $80.38 | +33.9% | 80 |
| Florida | $125,530 | $60.35 | +0.5% | 2,410 |
| Georgia | $98,840 | $47.52 | -20.9% | 1,630 |
| Idaho | $128,030 | $61.56 | +2.5% | 360 |
| Illinois | $99,710 | $47.94 | -20.2% | 1,150 |
| Indiana | $74,960 | $36.04 | -40.0% | 980 |
| Iowa | $83,450 | $40.12 | -33.2% | 310 |
| Kansas | $98,000 | $47.12 | -21.5% | 220 |
| Kentucky | $90,190 | $43.36 | -27.8% | 380 |
| Louisiana | $121,680 | $58.50 | -2.6% | 0 |
| Maine | $95,180 | $45.76 | -23.8% | 140 |
| Maryland | $153,410 | $73.76 | +22.8% | 850 |
| Massachusetts | $136,200 | $65.48 | +9.0% | 3,150 |
| Michigan | $114,180 | $54.89 | -8.6% | 2,290 |
| Minnesota | $100,570 | $48.35 | -19.5% | 990 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 90 |
| Missouri | $90,960 | $43.73 | -27.2% | 710 |
| Nebraska | $90,140 | $43.34 | -27.8% | 130 |
| Nevada | $99,020 | $47.61 | -20.7% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $107,850 | $51.85 | -13.7% | 300 |
| New Jersey | $139,010 | $66.83 | +11.3% | 1,760 |
| New Mexico | $119,420 | $57.41 | -4.4% | 80 |
| New York | $137,480 | $66.10 | +10.1% | 3,150 |
| North Carolina | $121,530 | $58.43 | -2.7% | 2,530 |
| Ohio | $97,420 | $46.84 | -22.0% | 1,210 |
| Oklahoma | $114,520 | $55.06 | -8.3% | 290 |
| Oregon | $128,170 | $61.62 | +2.6% | 540 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,500 | $47.35 | -21.1% | 1,980 |
| Rhode Island | $149,750 | $71.99 | +19.9% | 30 |
| South Carolina | $114,250 | $54.93 | -8.5% | 770 |
| South Dakota | $119,110 | $57.26 | -4.6% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $111,580 | $53.64 | -10.7% | 530 |
| Texas | $130,610 | $62.79 | +4.6% | 6,800 |
| Utah | $117,650 | $56.56 | -5.8% | 480 |
| Vermont | $116,790 | $56.15 | -6.5% | 0 |
| Virginia | — | — | — | 1,260 |
| Washington | $147,620 | $70.97 | +18.2% | 760 |
| West Virginia | $135,260 | $65.03 | +8.3% | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $117,970 | $56.71 | -5.5% | 1,300 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for sales engineers?
The median annual wage for sales engineers is $124,900 ($60.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays sales engineers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many sales engineers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 51,790 sales engineers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do sales engineers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $60.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.