Sales Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $123,110 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.19
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $175,860
Employed locally 270
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $91,580
    50th (median)
    $123,110
    75th
    $153,350
    90th
    $175,860

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 166% Median Sales Engineers salary is 66% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $137,210
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,270
    Killeen-Temple, TX $126,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $115,850
    Odessa, TX $103,170

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,160
    Cashiers $28,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,270
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,570
    Insurance Sales Agents $50,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $59.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.81 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 1.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,580.