Sales Engineers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $99,960 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.06
10th percentile $64,990
90th percentile $160,470
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,990
    25th
    $74,140
    50th (median)
    $99,960
    75th
    $126,960
    90th
    $160,470

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,200
    Rochester, NY $103,070
    Binghamton, NY $102,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,000

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,320
    Cashiers $32,000
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,170
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,150
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Syracuse, NY is $48.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.50 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Syracuse, NY is 17.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,990 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,140.