Sales Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $124,490 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $59.85
10th percentile $75,430
90th percentile $176,250
Employed locally 1,490
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,430
    25th
    $90,960
    50th (median)
    $124,490
    75th
    $148,890
    90th
    $176,250

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 155% Median Sales Engineers salary is 55% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $137,210
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,270
    Killeen-Temple, TX $126,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $123,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $115,850
    Odessa, TX $103,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,260
    Cashiers $28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Houston, TX is $59.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.88 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 2.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,430 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,960.