Sales Engineers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $96,890 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.58
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $164,370
Employed locally 200
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $80,890
    50th (median)
    $96,890
    75th
    $127,960
    90th
    $164,370

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 117% Median Sales Engineers salary is 17% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $135,690
    Chambersburg, PA $130,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,910

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,250
    Cashiers $30,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $73,370
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $54,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,840
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $46.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.54 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 20.3% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,890.