Sales Engineers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $97,010 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.64
10th percentile $63,890
90th percentile $168,000
Employed locally 70
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,890
    25th
    $82,160
    50th (median)
    $97,010
    75th
    $138,470
    90th
    $168,000

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Sales Engineers salary is 21% 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
    Akron, OH $92,880
    Cleveland, OH $91,050
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $90,650
    Ohio $90,360
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $87,620

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Columbus, OH is $46.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.88 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Columbus, OH is 20.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,890 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,160.