Sales Engineers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $169,560 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $81.52
10th percentile $98,220
90th percentile $230,030
Employed locally 1,130
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,220
    25th
    $127,720
    50th (median)
    $169,560
    75th
    $222,050
    90th
    $230,030

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 200% Median Sales Engineers salary is 100% 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
    Arizona $169,470
    Delaware $166,400
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810

    Nearby metros — Sales Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $93,700
    Tucson, AZ $82,780

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,550
    Cashiers $33,700
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,930
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,960
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Phoenix, AZ is $81.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $111.58 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 39.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $98,220 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,720.