Sales Engineers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $94,420 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.40
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $185,860
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $62,030
    50th (median)
    $94,420
    75th
    $124,990
    90th
    $185,860

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 156% Median Sales Engineers salary is 56% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $128,530

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,470
    Cashiers $23,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,700
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,330
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Jackson, MS is $45.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.36 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Jackson, MS is 22.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,030.