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Sales Engineers

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Sales Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$130,410

National Avg Hourly Wage

$62.70

National Total Employment

56,690

Top Metro Avg Salary

$189,270

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $195,490.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 8,870 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Boulder, CO shows an average annual salary of $189,270.

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Largest Metro Market

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has a broad labor footprint with 4,490 jobs.

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Top States for Sales Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $195,490 0 Open
Arizona AZ $174,450 1,220 Open
Delaware DE $168,830 100 Open
Florida FL $151,380 2,320 Open
New York NY $149,080 2,970 Open
Colorado CO $147,270 2,720 Open
New Jersey NJ $144,290 1,960 Open
Virginia VA $144,140 1,190 Open
California CA $142,920 6,980 Open
Wisconsin WI $140,150 1,150 Open