Sales Engineers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $103,170 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.60
10th percentile $62,110
90th percentile $179,500
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,110
    25th
    $79,450
    50th (median)
    $103,170
    75th
    $130,640
    90th
    $179,500

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Sales Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $137,210
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,270
    Killeen-Temple, TX $126,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $123,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $115,850

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,900
    Cashiers$28,180
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75,110
    Parts Salespersons$42,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Odessa, TX is $49.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.37 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Odessa, TX is 15.1% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,110 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,450.