Sales Engineers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $123,500 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.38
10th percentile $78,060
90th percentile $219,710
Employed locally 930
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,060
    25th
    $91,010
    50th (median)
    $123,500
    75th
    $183,270
    90th
    $219,710

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Sales Engineers salary is 31% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $170,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $149,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $147,130
    New York $137,700
    Colorado $136,080

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,770
    Cashiers $35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Portland, OR-WA is $59.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.13 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 1.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,060 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,010.