Sales Engineers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $85,570 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.14
10th percentile $63,410
90th percentile $153,370
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,410
    25th
    $73,100
    50th (median)
    $85,570
    75th
    $112,840
    90th
    $153,370

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Sales Engineers salary is 34% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $163,810
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $135,690
    Chambersburg, PA $130,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,910

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,250
    Cashiers$27,290
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,780
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,620
    Insurance Sales Agents$48,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Scranton, PA is $41.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.95 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Scranton, PA is 29.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,410 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,100.