Sales Engineers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $99,020 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.61
10th percentile $77,010
90th percentile $166,160
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,010
    25th
    $85,850
    50th (median)
    $99,020
    75th
    $129,700
    90th
    $166,160

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Sales Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $169,560
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $155,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,200
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $134,260
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $129,100
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $128,530

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Portland, ME is $47.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.43 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Portland, ME is 18.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,010 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,850.