Sales Engineers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $126,270 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.71
10th percentile $78,050
90th percentile $170,740
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,050
    25th
    $83,750
    50th (median)
    $126,270
    75th
    $161,680
    90th
    $170,740

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 188% Median Sales Engineers salary is 88% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $123,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $115,850
    Odessa, TX $103,170

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,800
    Cashiers $26,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,200
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,340
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,390
    Counter and Rental Clerks $33,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Killeen, TX is $60.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.31 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Killeen, TX is 3.9% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,050 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,750.