Sales Engineers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $119,100 -2% vs national
Median hourly $57.26
10th percentile $79,830
90th percentile $183,130
Employed locally 150
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,830
    25th
    $94,940
    50th (median)
    $119,100
    75th
    $133,500
    90th
    $183,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Sales Engineers salary is 37% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $122,370
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $118,760
    Wisconsin $117,410
    Eau Claire, WI $117,340
    Green Bay, WI $116,000
    Appleton, WI $115,880

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,630
    Cashiers $30,930
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Madison, WI is $57.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.51 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Madison, WI is 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,830 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,940.