Sales Engineers Salary (2025)
Based on 51,790 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $73,870 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $92,890 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $124,900 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $161,230 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $195,270 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$74K
25th
$93K
Median
$125K
75th
$161K
90th
$195K
Highest Paying States for Sales Engineers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Delaware | $174,130 |
| Idaho | $154,390 |
| Arizona | $148,770 |
| California | $146,590 |
| Colorado | $145,880 |
| New York | $143,260 |
| Washington | $142,340 |
| Maryland | $142,020 |
| New Jersey | $141,310 |
| Oregon | $140,730 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Sales Engineers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Delaware at an average of $174,130 per year, while Oregon has an average of $140,730 — a difference of $33,400. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Sales Engineers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 51,790 workers were employed as Sales Engineerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Sales and Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $130,140 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 41-9031