Sales Engineers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $103,070 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.55
10th percentile $67,110
90th percentile $159,200
Employed locally 200
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,110
    25th
    $82,200
    50th (median)
    $103,070
    75th
    $138,130
    90th
    $159,200

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Sales Engineers salary is 38% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,200
    Binghamton, NY $102,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,000
    Syracuse, NY $99,960

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,290
    Cashiers $33,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Rochester, NY is $49.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.30 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Rochester, NY is 15.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,110 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,200.