How much does a sales engineer make in Washington?
$153,400a year
Median yearly pay for sales engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $73.75 an hour or $12,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.75
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,500Median: $153,400Highest 10%: $188,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,500 | $49.27 | |
| 25th | $132,200 | $63.58 | |
| Median | $153,400 | $73.75 | |
| 75th | $153,400 | $73.75 | |
| 90th | $188,600 | $90.68 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for sales engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
| Travel Agent | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $73.75 ($153,400 a year).
Do sales engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $153,400 against $124,900 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Washington rank for sales engineer pay?
6 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.