Sales Engineers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $82,780 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $65,760
90th percentile $194,170
Employed locally 50
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,760
    25th
    $68,130
    50th (median)
    $82,780
    75th
    $116,230
    90th
    $194,170

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Sales Engineers salary is 22% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $169,560
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $93,700

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,040
    Cashiers $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,080
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,630
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,150
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Tucson, AZ is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.35 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,760 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,130.