Sales Engineers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $91,050 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.78
10th percentile $66,160
90th percentile $132,240
Employed locally 190
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,160
    25th
    $79,170
    50th (median)
    $91,050
    75th
    $102,460
    90th
    $132,240

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 133% Median Sales Engineers salary is 33% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $98,940
    Columbus, OH $97,010
    Akron, OH $92,880
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $90,650
    Ohio $90,360
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $87,620

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Cashiers $28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Cleveland, OH is $43.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.68 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Cleveland, OH is 25.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,160 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,170.