SOC 41-9031 · May 2025 · United States
Sales Engineers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Sales Engineers across the United States is $124,900 per year, measured over 51,790 jobs. The highest state median is in Delaware, at $167,200.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Sales Engineers
Pay for this occupation varies by 135.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Delaware pays $167,200 and Alaska pays $71,080.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $167,200 | 80 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $153,410 | 850 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $149,750 | 30 | |
| 4 | Washington | $147,620 | 760 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $139,990 | 2,800 | |
| 6 | California | $139,160 | 6,310 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $139,010 | 1,760 | |
| 8 | New York | $137,480 | 3,150 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $136,200 | 3,150 | |
| 10 | West Virginia | $135,260 | 40 |
States with the most Sales Engineers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 6,800 | $130,610 | |
| 2 | California | 6,310 | $139,160 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 3,150 | $136,200 | |
| 4 | New York | 3,150 | $137,480 | |
| 5 | Colorado | 2,800 | $139,990 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 2,530 | $121,530 | |
| 7 | Florida | 2,410 | $125,530 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 2,290 | $114,180 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 1,980 | $98,500 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 1,760 | $139,010 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $177,490 | 1,600 |
| 2 | Durham | $175,310 | 330 |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $163,810 | 30 |
| 4 | Ocala | $158,190 | 40 |
| 5 | Seattle | $153,560 | 520 |
| 6 | Washington | $153,410 | 1,010 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $151,610 | 930 |
| 8 | Fort Collins | $151,450 | 80 |
| 9 | New York | $147,570 | 3,440 |
| 10 | North Port | $147,130 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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