Sales Engineers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $106,480 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.19
10th percentile $63,760
90th percentile $179,530
Employed locally 50
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,760
    25th
    $77,150
    50th (median)
    $106,480
    75th
    $124,960
    90th
    $179,530

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,030
    Retail Salespersons $29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,570
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Western North Carolina is $51.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.52 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Western North Carolina is 12.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,760 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,150.