Sales Engineer Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Sales Engineers in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$97,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.84
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $124,900
State Rank
#37 of 44
1,210 employed here

How much does a Sales Engineer make in Ohio?

Sales Engineers in Ohio take home a median of $97,420 annually — roughly $46.84 an hour — which runs 22% below the national median of $124,900.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $67,720 while the top 10% make $148,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $79,080 and $125,990 a year.

Sales Engineer salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$67,720$32.56
25th percentile (early career)$79,080$38.02
50th percentile (median)$97,420$46.84
75th percentile (experienced)$125,990$60.57
90th percentile (top earners)$148,790$71.53

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 37th out of 44 states and territories for Sales Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Delaware$167,200
2Maryland$153,410
3Rhode Island$149,750
4Washington$147,620
5Colorado$139,990

Working as a Sales Engineer in Ohio

Nationally, about 52,000 people work as Sales Engineers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($97,420) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sales Engineer make in Ohio?
The median Sales Engineer salary in Ohio is $97,420 per year, or about $46.84 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $67,720 at the entry level to $148,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Sales Engineers about 22% less than the national median of $124,900. Ohio ranks 37th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Sales Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,420 a year. About 1,210 Sales Engineers are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.