Sales Engineers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $149,910 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $72.07
10th percentile $83,400
90th percentile $213,890
Employed locally 130
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,400
    25th
    $127,060
    50th (median)
    $149,910
    75th
    $179,610
    90th
    $213,890

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 164% Median Sales Engineers salary is 64% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $137,210
    Colorado $136,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $135,420

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,530
    Cashiers $34,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $52,000
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $73,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,360
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Fort Collins, CO is $72.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.63 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 23.4% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,400 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,060.