Sales Engineers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $99,210 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.70
10th percentile $64,070
90th percentile $170,570
Employed locally 560
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,070
    25th
    $79,830
    50th (median)
    $99,210
    75th
    $134,750
    90th
    $170,570

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Sales Engineers salary is 34% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $135,690
    Chambersburg, PA $130,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,910

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,020
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $71,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA is $47.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.31 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 18.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,070 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,830.