What are the main factors that influence an Outside Sales Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Outside Sales Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Outside Sales Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Outside Sales Engineer's salary?

An Outside Sales Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Outside Sales Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,010, a Sales Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,350, a Sales Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,292, a Sales Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,788, a Sales Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,334,

What are the highest paying states for an Outside Sales Engineer?

Outside Sales Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Outside Sales Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,404, California $90,061, Massachusetts $88,861. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Outside Sales Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Outside Sales Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Outside Sales Manager: $128,511; Outside Sales Consultant: $100,792; Outside Sales Rep: $100,156; Outside Sales Representative: $100,040; Outside Sales Associate: $99,110.

Outside Sales Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Outside Sales Engineer make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outside Sales Engineer in Delaware is $82,688 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Outside Sales Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,312
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,445 to $91,913
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,761

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Outside Sales Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,913	$7,659	$1,768	$44
Average	$82,688	$6,891	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$76,445	$6,370	$1,470	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Outside Sales Engineer Salaries

An Outside Sales Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Outside Sales Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outside Sales Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,010
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,350
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,292
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,788
Expert (over 8 years): $167,334

Levels	Salary
Outside S... Level Outside Sales Engineer	$82,010
Sales Eng... Level Outside Sales Engineer	$96,350
Sales Eng... Level Outside Sales Engineer	$113,292
Sales Eng... Level Outside Sales Engineer	$140,788
Sales Eng... Level Outside Sales Engineer	$167,334

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How Do Outside Sales Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Outside Sales Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,404.
California: $90,061.
Massachusetts: $88,861.

District of Columbia $90,404 California $90,061 Massachusetts $88,861 Washington $88,535 New Jersey $88,502 Alaska $88,388 Connecticut $87,261 New York $86,803

Hawaii $85,342 Rhode Island $84,656 Maryland $84,191 Minnesota $83,554 Colorado $83,309 Illinois $83,227 Oregon $82,917 Delaware $82,688

New Hampshire $82,545 Virginia $82,223 Pennsylvania $81,284 Nevada $80,810 North Dakota $80,655 Michigan $80,410 Wisconsin $80,320 Vermont $80,141

Texas $79,643 Maine $79,610 Arizona $79,561 Ohio $79,504 Georgia $78,753 Indiana $78,377 Wyoming $78,304 Utah $78,189

Iowa $78,140 Kansas $77,748 Louisiana $77,634 North Carolina $77,593 Missouri $77,577 Florida $77,258 Montana $77,087 Nebraska $76,924

Kentucky $76,834 South Carolina $76,507 Tennessee $76,303 Idaho $76,221 New Mexico $75,625 Oklahoma $75,495 Alabama $75,013 South Dakota $74,205

Arkansas $73,764 West Virginia $73,527 Mississippi $72,817

Top Paying Cities for Outside Sales Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $82,316
Little Creek: $82,919
Magnolia: $82,799

Lincoln, DE $82,316 Little Creek, DE $82,919 Magnolia, DE $82,799 Milford, DE $82,525 Marydel, DE $82,661 Millsboro, DE $81,971 Millville, DE $82,097 Milton, DE $82,239

Nassau, DE $82,299 Ocean View, DE $82,083 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,241 Seaford, DE $82,287 Selbyville, DE $81,947 Smyrna, DE $82,976 Viola, DE $82,594 Woodside, DE $82,816

Bear, DE $82,625 Newark, DE $82,594 Claymont, DE $82,763 Delaware City, DE $82,676 Hockessin, DE $82,586 Kirkwood, DE $82,661 Middletown, DE $82,692 Montchanin, DE $82,605

New Castle, DE $82,617 Odessa, DE $82,733 Port Penn, DE $82,789 Rockland, DE $82,613 Saint Georges, DE $82,666 Townsend, DE $82,794 Winterthur, DE $82,623 Lewes, DE $82,271

Wilmington, DE $82,590 Dover, DE $82,919 Dover Afb, DE $82,482 Bethany Beach, DE $81,997 Bethel, DE $82,082 Bridgeville, DE $82,275 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,685 Cheswold, DE $82,892

Clayton, DE $82,894 Dagsboro, DE $81,940 Delmar, DE $81,808 Ellendale, DE $82,056 Felton, DE $82,518 Fenwick Island, DE $81,957 Frankford, DE $81,815 Frederica, DE $82,600

Georgetown, DE $81,909 Greenwood, DE $82,288 Harbeson, DE $81,996 Harrington, DE $82,414 Hartly, DE $82,670 Houston, DE $82,296 Kenton, DE $82,898 Laurel, DE $81,860

Yorklyn, DE $82,611

Outside Sales Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Outside Sales Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 84% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Outside Sales Engineer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Outside Sales Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Outside Sales Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$103,360	$50.0	25%
Financial Services	$99,226	$48.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$97,572	$47.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$95,092	$46.0	15%
Biotechnology	$92,611	$45.0	12%

Outside Sales Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outside Sales Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$76,445

Average $82,688/year

$91,913

$6,370

Average $6,891/month

$7,659

$1,470

Average $1,590/week

$1,768

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,913	$7,659	$1,768	$44
Average	$82,688	$6,891	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$76,445	$6,370	$1,470	$37

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Outside Sales Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Outside Sales Engineer make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Outside Sales Engineer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Outside Sales Engineer Salaries?

How Do Outside Sales Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Outside Sales Engineers

Outside Sales Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Outside Sales Engineer

Outside Sales Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Outside Sales Engineer

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