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Sales Engineers

Median Salary
116,950
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

94%

Self-employed

5%

Private not for profit

0%

State and local government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of sales engineers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 5,800 openings for sales engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$71,090

10%

$116,950

Median

$167,400

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    57%

  • Master's degree

    25%

  • Associate's degree

    11%

  • Some college

    6%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.