Sales Engineers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $93,620 -23% vs national
Median hourly $45.01
10th percentile $57,240
90th percentile $166,140
Employed locally 750
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,240
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $93,620
    75th
    $132,430
    90th
    $166,140

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 95% Median Sales Engineers salary is 5% below 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $118,760
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $107,440

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$35,600
    Cashiers$34,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,700
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,950
    Insurance Sales Agents$81,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $45.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.17 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 23% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,240 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.