Sales Engineer Salary
Sales Engineers earn a median $124,900 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$124,900
$60.05 per hour
Range
$73,870 – $195,270
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
51,790
across the U.S.
▲2.8%
Pay trend: The median for sales engineers in the U.S. rose from $121,520 (May 2024) to $124,900 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What sales engineers do
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.8% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 3,800
Employment of sales engineers is projected to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Sales Engineer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$96,635
per year · effective tax rate 22.6%
$8,053Monthly
$4,026Twice a month
$3,717Every 2 weeks
$46.46Hourly
- Federal income tax$18,710
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,744
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,811
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$96,635
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $73,870 | $35.51 | $60,798 |
| 25th percentile | $92,890 | $44.66 | $74,178 |
| Median (50th) | $124,900 | $60.05 | $96,635 |
| 75th percentile | $161,230 | $77.51 | $121,467 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $195,270 | $93.88 | $145,401 |
Best cities for sales engineers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $133,280 | $102,363 | $99,295 | 2,690 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $147,570 | $104,464 | $92,805 | 3,440 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $136,620 | $98,035 | $90,550 | 2,410 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $147,570
- Boston, MA — $136,620
- Dallas, TX — $133,280
Sales Engineer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $167,200 | +0.5% | $115,853 | $132,000 – $203,690 | 80 |
| Maryland | $153,410 | +23.7% | $109,027 | $102,490 – $153,410 | 850 |
| Rhode Island | $149,750 | +59.0% | $108,109 | $45,060 – $185,570 | 30 |
| Washington | $147,620 | +20.8% | $112,164 | $95,490 – $175,990 | 760 |
| Colorado | $139,990 | +2.9% | $101,498 | $83,420 – $203,230 | 2,800 |
| California | $139,160 | +3.1% | $95,860 | $78,850 – $213,370 | 6,310 |
| New Jersey | $139,010 | −4.4% | $99,614 | $91,370 – $191,050 | 1,760 |
| New York | $137,480 | −0.2% | $98,163 | $78,690 – $218,680 | 3,150 |
| Massachusetts | $136,200 | — | $97,769 | $77,490 – $177,100 | 3,150 |
| West Virginia | $135,260 | +2.0% | $98,132 | $130,450 – $145,060 | 40 |
| Arizona | $131,870 | −22.2% | $98,311 | $70,760 – $226,940 | 1,000 |
| Arkansas | $130,760 | +43.3% | $95,754 | $62,720 – $151,610 | 30 |
| Texas | $130,610 | +3.0% | $100,538 | $78,730 – $201,850 | 6,800 |
| Oregon | $128,170 | +9.5% | $88,482 | $80,270 – $218,670 | 540 |
| Idaho | $128,030 | +28.0% | $93,097 | $85,620 – $239,200+ | 360 |
| Florida | $125,530 | +9.4% | $97,066 | $73,210 – $206,760 | 2,410 |
| Connecticut | $123,660 | +27.5% | $90,518 | $70,000 – $211,890 | 760 |
| Louisiana | $121,680 | −0.5% | $91,168 | $80,410 – $166,720 | — |
| North Carolina | $121,530 | +17.4% | $89,986 | $73,070 – $216,580 | 2,530 |
| New Mexico | $119,420 | — | $88,321 | $88,070 – $165,990 | 80 |
| South Dakota | $119,110 | +15.1% | $92,624 | $81,270 – $162,470 | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $117,970 | +0.5% | $86,950 | $79,240 – $167,980 | 1,300 |
| Utah | $117,650 | +6.6% | $87,269 | $58,570 – $163,550 | 480 |
| Vermont | $116,790 | +3.1% | $85,744 | $92,560 – $140,480 | — |
| Oklahoma | $114,520 | +6.8% | $84,787 | $50,720 – $167,060 | 290 |
| South Carolina | $114,250 | +13.8% | $83,507 | $78,540 – $172,850 | 770 |
| Michigan | $114,180 | +10.5% | $84,554 | $75,330 – $194,980 | 2,290 |
| Tennessee | $111,580 | −22.5% | $87,327 | $63,890 – $174,770 | 530 |
| New Hampshire | $107,850 | — | $84,702 | $72,150 – $171,820 | 300 |
| Alabama | $104,410 | +16.3% | $77,327 | $64,190 – $222,800 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $100,570 | +5.9% | $74,266 | $68,630 – $147,230 | 990 |
| Illinois | $99,710 | +0.9% | $74,185 | $74,570 – $162,590 | 1,150 |
| Nevada | $99,020 | −20.8% | $78,491 | $52,960 – $200,380 | 320 |
| Georgia | $98,840 | −6.6% | $73,857 | $72,580 – $159,760 | 1,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,500 | −0.3% | $75,101 | $62,960 – $140,820 | 1,980 |
| Kansas | $98,000 | +10.1% | $73,104 | $69,990 – $159,210 | 220 |
| Ohio | $97,420 | +7.8% | $75,468 | $67,720 – $148,790 | 1,210 |
| Maine | $95,180 | −1.5% | $70,479 | $46,850 – $141,330 | 140 |
| Missouri | $90,960 | +23.4% | $69,483 | $60,380 – $135,320 | 710 |
| Kentucky | $90,190 | −5.1% | $69,240 | $63,250 – $150,020 | 380 |
| Nebraska | $90,140 | +11.6% | $69,022 | $59,250 – $131,030 | 130 |
| Iowa | $83,450 | −4.8% | $65,018 | $74,290 – $150,640 | 310 |
| Indiana | $74,960 | −2.9% | $59,383 | $38,530 – $136,530 | 980 |
| Alaska | $71,080 | — | $58,835 | $60,040 – $131,530 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $73,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $52,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Model | $48,470 | No formal educational credential | -2.1% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $41,380 | No formal educational credential | -10.4% |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $39,320 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Telemarketer | $35,450 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,920 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $87,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales engineer make?
The national median salary for sales engineers is $124,900 a year ($60.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,870 and the top 10% earn over $195,270. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays sales engineers the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $167,200. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many sales engineers are there in the U.S.?
About 51,790 people work as sales engineers nationwide.