Sales Engineers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,730 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.39
10th percentile $66,150
90th percentile $161,950
Employed locally 60
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,150
    25th
    $76,370
    50th (median)
    $102,730
    75th
    $128,740
    90th
    $161,950

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,870
    Retail Salespersons$32,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,260
    Insurance Sales Agents$59,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Southern Michigan is $49.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Southern Michigan is 15.5% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,150 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,370.