Sales Engineers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $99,420 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.80
10th percentile $59,500
90th percentile $206,230
Employed locally 110
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,500
    25th
    $88,150
    50th (median)
    $99,420
    75th
    $131,730
    90th
    $206,230

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Sales Engineers salary is 44% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,420
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $128,200
    Lynchburg, VA $123,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,500
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $123,050
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $115,830

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,880
    Cashiers $28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Asheville, NC is $47.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.61 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Asheville, NC is 18.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,500 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,150.