Sales Engineers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $71,080 -41.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.17
10th percentile $60,040
90th percentile $129,770
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,040
    25th
    $62,450
    50th (median)
    $71,080
    75th
    $129,620
    90th
    $129,770

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 74% Median Sales Engineers salary is 26% below 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,420
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $128,200
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $121,060
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $105,660
    South Dakota $103,460
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $103,160

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,980
    Cashiers$36,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,760
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Anchorage, AK is $34.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.39 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is 41.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,040 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,450.