Sales Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $126,270 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.71
10th percentile $75,840
90th percentile $167,300
Employed locally 4,490
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,840
    25th
    $97,960
    50th (median)
    $126,270
    75th
    $155,530
    90th
    $167,300

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Sales Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $137,210
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,820
    Cashiers$29,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,570
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$83,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Dallas, TX is $60.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.91 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 3.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,840 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,960.