Sales Engineers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $123,320 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $59.29
10th percentile $64,860
90th percentile $161,360
Employed locally 100
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,860
    25th
    $81,810
    50th (median)
    $123,320
    75th
    $138,150
    90th
    $161,360

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Sales Engineers salary is 43% 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
    District of Columbia $179,490
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $128,530
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $103,780
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,000
    Connecticut $96,970

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,990
    Cashiers$34,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,460
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in New Haven, CT is $59.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.53 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in New Haven, CT is 1.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,860 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,810.