SOC 41-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Engineers — West Northwestern Ohio
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
In West Northwestern Ohio, OH the median wage is $98,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West Northwestern Ohio, OH the median wage is $98,920. That is 20.8% lower than the national median of $124,900. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,580 and $125,030. The lowest tenth earn under $73,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $151,130.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $117,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 409 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,930 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $79,580 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $98,920 | −20.8% |
| 75th | $125,030 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $151,130 | +21.0% |
| Mean | $104,700 | −16.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $117,110 | 160 | |
| 2 | Akron | $100,560 | 80 | |
| 3 | Dayton | $99,690 | 140 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $98,220 | 210 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $95,020 | 40 | |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $92,650 | 340 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $89,780 | 50 | |
| 8 | Canton | $80,370 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Northwestern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $98,920 goes as far as $106,595 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$106,595US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,920 a year, 20.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,930 to $151,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $117,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Engineers in West Northwestern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $98,920, or $47.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $124,900, so pay in West Northwestern Ohio, OH is 20.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH earns more than $151,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $117,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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