Sales Engineer Salary
Sales engineers combine technical knowledge with sales skills to sell complex technological products.
Sales Engineer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level sales engineers earn around $65,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $110,000. Senior-level sales engineers can earn $170,000 or more.
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View Offers You Qualify For →Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for sales engineers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $62,000, while the top 10% earn $178,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $62,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $108,530 |
| 75th Percentile | $142,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $178,000 |
Sales Engineer Salary by State
Sales Engineer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $184,501, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $90,080.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $184,501 | Details → |
| #2 California | $149,771 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $146,516 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $134,577 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $132,407 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $124,809 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $124,809 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $121,554 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $119,383 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $119,383 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $113,957 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $113,957 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $113,957 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $112,871 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $109,615 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $109,615 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $106,359 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $106,359 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $105,274 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $105,274 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $105,274 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $105,274 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $104,189 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $103,104 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $103,104 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $102,018 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $100,933 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $100,933 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $99,848 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $99,848 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $99,848 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $99,848 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $98,762 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $97,677 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $97,677 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $97,677 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $97,677 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $97,677 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $96,592 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $96,592 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $96,592 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $95,506 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $95,506 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $94,421 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $94,421 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $94,421 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $93,336 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $91,165 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $91,165 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $90,080 | Details → |
Negotiate Your Way to Senior Pay
Data shows Sales Engineers who negotiate earn 7–15% more. A single negotiation could add $61,470 over your career trajectory.
Get Negotiation Scripts — $197 →Key Responsibilities
- ● Present technical demos
- ● Customize solutions for clients
- ● Collaborate with engineering
- ● Prepare technical proposals
- ● Provide post-sale support
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 6% growth over the next decade
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