Sales Engineers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $104,720 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.35
10th percentile $77,130
90th percentile $220,280
Employed locally 50
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,130
    25th
    $98,840
    50th (median)
    $104,720
    75th
    $161,540
    90th
    $220,280

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 155% Median Sales Engineers salary is 55% 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
    Richmond, VA $132,330
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $128,200
    Nevada $124,990
    Lynchburg, VA $123,560

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,790
    Cashiers $28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,870
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Roanoke, VA is $50.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.06 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Roanoke, VA is 13.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,130 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,840.