Sales Engineers

Occupation

$121,520
National Median Salary
$58.42
Median Hourly Wage
56,690
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$70,580
$90,690
$121,520
$159,200
$202,670

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+26.1%
10 Year Change
$96,340
2014 Median
$121,520
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Sales Engineers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $172,600 710
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $168,390 3,340
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $164,280 460
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) $161,420 70
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities $161,420 90

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Top Paying States for Sales Engineers

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $179,490 —
Arizona $169,470 1,220
Delaware $166,400 100
New Jersey $145,410 1,960
Tennessee $144,030 1,040

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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) Insurance Agencies and Brokerages Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Software Publishers Publishing Industries