Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Oregon
$145,500 / year
≈ $12,150 per month · $69.95 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Oregon · median $132,500
25th percentile
$98,000Average
$145,50075th percentile
$173,000
$98,000Average
$145,50075th percentile
$173,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Sales Engineer salary by state
Alabama$126,500
Alaska$93,000
Arizona$154,000
Arkansas$117,000
California$151,500
Colorado$151,000
Connecticut$129,500
Delaware$180,000
Florida$141,500
Georgia$112,000
Idaho$160,000
Illinois$112,500
Indiana$81,000
Iowa$106,000
Kansas$110,000
Kentucky$102,000
Louisiana$135,000
Maine$98,000
Maryland$147,000
Massachusetts$140,000
Michigan$128,500
Minnesota$110,500
Missouri$97,000
Nebraska$101,000
Nevada$116,000
New Hampshire$121,500
New Jersey$146,500
New Mexico$130,000
New York$148,500
North Carolina$141,000
Ohio$106,000
Oklahoma$116,000
Oregon$145,500
Pennsylvania$105,000
Rhode Island$133,500
South Carolina$124,500
South Dakota$121,500
Tennessee$119,500
Texas$141,000
Utah$117,000
Vermont$122,500
Washington$147,500
West Virginia$138,500
Wisconsin$134,000
About this role
Sales Engineer is a professional role within the function in the Sales job family.
The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Sales Engineers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide sales support.
- Create sales or service contracts for products or services.
- Visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to show samples or catalogs, and to inform them about product pricing, availability, and advantages.
- Keep informed on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.
Top skills: Speaking Persuasion Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Sales Engineer pay by experience level
Entry level$76,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$96,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$129,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$167,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$202,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Sales Engineer salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
12,910 workers
$150,000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
11,190 workers
$126,000Computer Systems Design and Related Services
9,650 workers
$154,000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
5,260 workers
$124,000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
3,480 workers
$142,500Publishing Industries
3,250 workers
$154,000Software Publishers
3,220 workers
$154,000Machinery Manufacturing
3,140 workers
$105,000Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
3,000 workers
$111,000Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
2,780 workers
$147,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Sales Engineer pays 18% above the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
Career path: Sales Engineer
Associate Sales Engineer$45,500
Intermediate Sales Engineer$48,500
Specialist Sales Engineer$61,000
Senior Sales Engineer$52,000
Lead Sales Engineer$53,000
Manager Sales Engineer Corporate$201,000
Average pay by level for this function.
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Manager Account Global$137,500
Manager Sales Key Account$138,500
Manager Inside Sales Key Account$130,500
Careers related to Sales Engineer
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sales Engineer make?
The average base salary for a Sales Engineer in the United States is $134,500 per year, or about $64.66 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $96,000 and $167,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Sales roles?
The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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