Sales Engineers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $132,330 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.62
10th percentile $82,330
90th percentile $226,360
Employed locally 110
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,330
    25th
    $104,820
    50th (median)
    $132,330
    75th
    $174,560
    90th
    $226,360

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 157% Median Sales Engineers salary is 57% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $148,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $128,200
    Nevada $124,990
    Lynchburg, VA $123,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,500

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Richmond, VA is $63.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.34 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Richmond, VA is 8.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,330 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,820.