Sales Engineers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $122,370 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.83
10th percentile $81,270
90th percentile $230,650
Employed locally 440
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,270
    25th
    $102,710
    50th (median)
    $122,370
    75th
    $136,960
    90th
    $230,650

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 160% Median Sales Engineers salary is 60% 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
    Madison, WI $119,100
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,650
    Cashiers $29,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,080
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Milwaukee, WI is $58.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.68 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,270 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,710.