Sales Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $137,210 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $65.97
10th percentile $69,540
90th percentile $202,350
Employed locally 1,200
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,540
    25th
    $104,440
    50th (median)
    $137,210
    75th
    $167,340
    90th
    $202,350

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Sales Engineers salary is 41% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,270
    Killeen-Temple, TX $126,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $123,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $115,850
    Odessa, TX $103,170

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,680
    Cashiers $30,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,280
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Austin, TX is $65.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.22 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 12.9% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,540 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,440.