Sales Engineers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $170,400 +40.2% vs national
Median hourly $81.92
10th percentile $96,000
90th percentile $175,180
Employed locally 590
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,000
    25th
    $117,390
    50th (median)
    $170,400
    75th
    $175,180
    90th
    $175,180

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 207% Median Sales Engineers salary is 107% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $169,560
    Arizona $169,470
    Delaware $166,400
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810

    Nearby metros — Sales Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $163,270
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $128,530
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $105,300

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,120
    Cashiers $29,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,340
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $90,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Nashville, TN is $81.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.92 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Nashville, TN is 40.2% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $96,000 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,390.