Occupation ยท SOC 41-9031
Sales Engineers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of sales engineers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 56,690 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $121,520 ($58.42 an hour).
US employment
56,690
Median annual wage
$121,520
Mean annual wage
$130,410
Median hourly wage
$58.42
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$179,490
- Arizona$169,470
- Delaware$166,400
- New Jersey$145,410
- Tennessee$144,030
Top 5 after cost of living
- Arizona$168,330
- Delaware$166,720
- District of Columbia$163,320
- Tennessee$156,780
- West Virginia$148,150
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $46,220 (+38.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,590 | $6,070 (+5.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas8,870
- 2. California6,980
- 3. Massachusetts3,180
- 4. New York2,970
- 5. Colorado2,720
- 6. Pennsylvania2,550
- 7. Michigan2,540
- 8. Florida2,320
- 9. North Carolina2,170
- 10. New Jersey1,960
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$179,490
- 2. Arizona$169,470
- 3. Delaware$166,400
- 4. New Jersey$145,410
- 5. Tennessee$144,030
- 6. New York$137,700
- 7. Colorado$136,080
- 8. Virginia$135,080
- 9. California$134,990
- 10. Montana$134,900
Median annual wage. Based on 47 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
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- CashiersOn-site
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- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Insurance Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
Most searched remote jobs
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