Sales Engineers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $134,640 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.73
10th percentile $76,860
90th percentile —
Employed locally 340
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,860
    25th
    $105,710
    50th (median)
    $134,640
    75th
    $189,620

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Sales Engineers salary is 31% 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
    District of Columbia $179,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $153,560
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $149,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $137,210
    Colorado $136,080

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,720
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $91,530
    Cashiers $37,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $80,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Boulder, CO is $64.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.96 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Boulder, CO is 10.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,860 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,710.