Sales Engineers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $95,710 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.01
10th percentile $61,850
90th percentile $161,650
Employed locally 80
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,850
    25th
    $78,860
    50th (median)
    $95,710
    75th
    $127,150
    90th
    $161,650

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 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
    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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,360
    Cashiers $28,610
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,670
    Insurance Sales Agents $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Harrisburg, PA is $46.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.15 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 21.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,850 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,860.