Sales Engineers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,310 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.42
10th percentile $61,710
90th percentile $115,650
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,710
    25th
    $64,680
    50th (median)
    $90,310
    75th
    $114,000
    90th
    $115,650

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,690
    Cashiers$32,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,450
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,750
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Southwest New York is $43.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Southwest New York is 25.7% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,710 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,680.