Sales Engineers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $153,560 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $73.83
10th percentile $98,010
90th percentile $175,990
Employed locally 520
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,010
    25th
    $119,660
    50th (median)
    $153,560
    75th
    $175,990
    90th
    $175,990

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 136% Median Sales Engineers salary is 36% 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
    Delaware $166,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $155,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $148,020
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $135,690
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $128,530

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $39,180
    Cashiers $39,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $81,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $93,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $48,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Seattle, WA is $73.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.61 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Seattle, WA is 26.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $98,010 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,660.