Sales Engineers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $103,780 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.90
10th percentile $63,950
90th percentile $156,430
Employed locally 210
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,950
    25th
    $81,150
    50th (median)
    $103,780
    75th
    $134,050
    90th
    $156,430

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Sales Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $128,530
    New Haven, CT $123,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,000
    Connecticut $96,970

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,780
    Cashiers $33,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $71,800
    Insurance Sales Agents $79,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Hartford, CT is $49.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.87 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Hartford, CT is 14.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,950 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,150.