Sales Engineers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $97,780 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.01
10th percentile $63,570
90th percentile $152,550
Employed locally 150
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,570
    25th
    $75,840
    50th (median)
    $97,780
    75th
    $127,560
    90th
    $152,550

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Sales Engineers salary is 39% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,200
    Rochester, NY $103,070
    Binghamton, NY $102,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,000

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,250
    Cashiers $31,660
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,710
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $82,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Buffalo, NY is $47.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.92 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Buffalo, NY is 19.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,570 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,840.