Sales Engineers Salary in Washington

Sales engineers in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $150,020 a year) and the least in Spokane ($123,750), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sales engineers average at $142,340 and the median at $147,620 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $130,140.

Sales Engineers average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$150,020
Spokane$123,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$150,020	$153,560	$119,660	$113,805	111
Spokane	$123,750	$133,350	$97,770	$95,849	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sales Engineers salary in other states

Sales Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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