Sales Engineers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $96,520 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.41
10th percentile $63,500
90th percentile $121,850
Employed locally 40
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,500
    25th
    $82,520
    50th (median)
    $96,520
    75th
    $110,240
    90th
    $121,850

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 155% Median Sales Engineers salary is 55% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,420
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $135,740
    Wisconsin $117,410
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $113,740
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Columbia, SC $103,220

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,030
    Retail Salespersons $29,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,600
    Parts Salespersons $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Spartanburg, SC is $46.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.58 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 20.6% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,500 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,520.