Sales Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for sales engineers is $124,900 a year. By state, it ranges from $71,080 in Alaska to $167,200 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $73,870
- 25th percentile
- $92,890
- Median
- $124,900
- 75th percentile
- $161,230
- Top 10%
- $195,270
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 51,790 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $167,200 | +34% | $132,000 | $203,690 | 80 |
| 2 | Maryland | $153,410 | +23% | $102,490 | $153,410 | 850 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $149,750 | +20% | $45,060 | $185,570 | 30 |
| 4 | Washington | $147,620 | +18% | $95,490 | $175,990 | 760 |
| 5 | Colorado | $139,990 | +12% | $83,420 | $203,230 | 2,800 |
| 6 | California | $139,160 | +11% | $78,850 | $213,370 | 6,310 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $139,010 | +11% | $91,370 | $191,050 | 1,760 |
| 8 | New York | $137,480 | +10% | $78,690 | $218,680 | 3,150 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $136,200 | +9% | $77,490 | $177,100 | 3,150 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $135,260 | +8% | $130,450 | $145,060 | 40 |
| 11 | Arizona | $131,870 | +6% | $70,760 | $226,940 | 1,000 |
| 12 | Arkansas | $130,760 | +5% | $62,720 | $151,610 | 30 |
| 13 | Texas | $130,610 | +5% | $78,730 | $201,850 | 6,800 |
| 14 | Oregon | $128,170 | +3% | $80,270 | $218,670 | 540 |
| 15 | Idaho | $128,030 | +3% | $85,620 | $260,510 | 360 |
| 16 | Florida | $125,530 | +1% | $73,210 | $206,760 | 2,410 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $123,660 | −1% | $70,000 | $211,890 | 760 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $121,680 | −3% | $80,410 | $166,720 | Not published |
| 19 | North Carolina | $121,530 | −3% | $73,070 | $216,580 | 2,530 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $119,420 | −4% | $88,070 | $165,990 | 80 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $119,110 | −5% | $81,270 | $162,470 | 100 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $117,970 | −6% | $79,240 | $167,980 | 1,300 |
| 23 | Utah | $117,650 | −6% | $58,570 | $163,550 | 480 |
| 24 | Vermont | $116,790 | −6% | $92,560 | $140,480 | Not published |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $114,520 | −8% | $50,720 | $167,060 | 290 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $114,250 | −9% | $78,540 | $172,850 | 770 |
| 27 | Michigan | $114,180 | −9% | $75,330 | $194,980 | 2,290 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $111,580 | −11% | $63,890 | $174,770 | 530 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $107,850 | −14% | $72,150 | $171,820 | 300 |
| 30 | Alabama | $104,410 | −16% | $64,190 | $222,800 | 220 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $100,570 | −19% | $68,630 | $147,230 | 990 |
| 32 | Illinois | $99,710 | −20% | $74,570 | $162,590 | 1,150 |
| 33 | Nevada | $99,020 | −21% | $52,960 | $200,380 | 320 |
| 34 | Georgia | $98,840 | −21% | $72,580 | $159,760 | 1,630 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $98,500 | −21% | $62,960 | $140,820 | 1,980 |
| 36 | Kansas | $98,000 | −22% | $69,990 | $159,210 | 220 |
| 37 | Ohio | $97,420 | −22% | $67,720 | $148,790 | 1,210 |
| 38 | Maine | $95,180 | −24% | $46,850 | $141,330 | 140 |
| 39 | Missouri | $90,960 | −27% | $60,380 | $135,320 | 710 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $90,190 | −28% | $63,250 | $150,020 | 380 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $90,140 | −28% | $59,250 | $131,030 | 130 |
| 42 | Iowa | $83,450 | −33% | $74,290 | $150,640 | 310 |
| 43 | Indiana | $74,960 | −40% | $38,530 | $136,530 | 980 |
| 44 | Alaska | $71,080 | −43% | $60,040 | $131,530 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Sales Engineers salary questions
Which state pays sales engineers the most?
Delaware, with a median of $167,200 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $124,900). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays sales engineers the least?
Alaska, with a median of $71,080 a year (−43% vs. national).
Where do most sales engineers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 6,800, with a median of $130,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.