Sales Engineers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $97,960 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.10
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $145,480
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $75,120
    50th (median)
    $97,960
    75th
    $127,070
    90th
    $145,480

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 147% Median Sales Engineers salary is 47% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $124,990
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,270
    Savannah, GA $105,850
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $105,300
    Michigan $103,350
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $102,730

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,300
    Cashiers $26,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,000
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Augusta, GA-SC is $47.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.94 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 19.4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,120.