Sales Engineers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $135,420 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.11
10th percentile $84,150
90th percentile $204,900
Employed locally 1,900
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,150
    25th
    $104,750
    50th (median)
    $135,420
    75th
    $167,790
    90th
    $204,900

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 132% Median Sales Engineers salary is 32% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,500
    Cashiers $36,270
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $80,380
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $79,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $65,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Denver, CO is $65.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.39 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Denver, CO is 11.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $84,150 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,750.