Sales Engineers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $87,290 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.97
10th percentile $50,800
90th percentile $94,360
Employed locally 30
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,800
    25th
    $78,150
    50th (median)
    $87,290
    75th
    $94,220
    90th
    $94,360

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 127% Median Sales Engineers salary is 27% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $122,000
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $105,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,080
    Jackson, MS $94,420

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,360
    Retail Salespersons $30,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,340
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,670
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Wichita, KS is $41.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.89 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Wichita, KS is 28.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $50,800 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,150.