Sales Engineers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,780 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.97
10th percentile $60,560
90th percentile $127,650
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,560
    25th
    $76,250
    50th (median)
    $99,780
    75th
    $122,340
    90th
    $127,650

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,400
    Cashiers $28,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,350
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,090
    Parts Salespersons $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $47.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 17.9% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,560 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,250.