Sales Engineers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $82,780 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $74,110
90th percentile $130,070
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,110
    25th
    $78,640
    50th (median)
    $82,780
    75th
    $106,880
    90th
    $130,070

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Sales Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $122,370
    Ann Arbor, MI $119,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,910
    Birmingham, AL $112,080
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $108,170
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,540

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$33,510
    Cashiers$30,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,550
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,610
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,160
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Traverse City, MI is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.54 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Traverse City, MI is 31.9% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,110 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,640.