Sales Engineers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $81,000 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.94
10th percentile $57,650
90th percentile $138,160
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,650
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $81,000
    75th
    $105,340
    90th
    $138,160

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $135,690
    Chambersburg, PA $130,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,910

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,340
    Cashiers $28,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Erie, PA is $38.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.79 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Erie, PA is 33.3% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,650 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.