Sales Engineers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $100,000 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $70,140
90th percentile $162,270
Employed locally 120
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,140
    25th
    $74,880
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $120,000
    90th
    $162,270

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Sales Engineers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $179,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $170,400
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $169,560
    Arizona $169,470
    Delaware $166,400

    Nearby metros — Sales Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,200
    Rochester, NY $103,070
    Binghamton, NY $102,120
    Syracuse, NY $99,960

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,040
    Cashiers $33,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,830
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,110
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Albany, NY is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.43 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Albany, NY is 17.7% below the national median of $121,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Engineers in Albany?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,140 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,880.