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The average salary for a Professional Services Engineer stands at $98,091 per year, translating to approximately $47 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, and the industry sector. For instance, professionals in high-demand areas or specialized fields may earn more than the average.
States such as California, New York, and Texas often offer higher salaries for this role, reflecting both the cost of living and the concentration of tech companies. According to recent data, California leads with salaries reaching well over $100,000 in urban regions.
Professional Services Engineers not only enjoy competitive salaries but also have ample opportunities for growth. Many companies offer career advancement through training and continued education. This role is critical in bridging technical capabilities with client needs, making it a vital position in various organizations.
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The highest-paying states for professional services engineers are Virginia, Oregon, and California. The lowest average professional services engineer salary states are Tennessee, Louisiana, and Indiana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $119,247 | $57.33 |
| 2 | Virginia | $124,206 | $59.71 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $122,198 | $58.75 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $102,841 | $49.44 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $99,990 | $48.07 |
| 6 | California | $114,922 | $55.25 |
| 7 | Washington | $102,455 | $49.26 |
| 8 | Maryland | $109,600 | $52.69 |
| 9 | Illinois | $102,137 | $49.10 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $95,195 | $45.77 |
| 11 | Arizona | $97,883 | $47.06 |
| 12 | New York | $112,914 | $54.29 |
| 13 | Iowa | $90,803 | $43.66 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $99,438 | $47.81 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $92,644 | $44.54 |
| 16 | Delaware | $92,945 | $44.69 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $94,927 | $45.64 |
| 18 | Nevada | $95,626 | $45.97 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $98,645 | $47.43 |
| 20 | Montana | $95,485 | $45.91 |
| 21 | Colorado | $93,371 | $44.89 |
| 22 | Maine | $91,115 | $43.81 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $87,354 | $42.00 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $92,736 | $44.58 |
| 25 | Ohio | $92,274 | $44.36 |
| 26 | Vermont | $89,529 | $43.04 |
| 27 | Texas | $86,010 | $41.35 |
| 28 | Alaska | $92,797 | $44.61 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $86,118 | $41.40 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $82,090 | $39.47 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $76,750 | $36.90 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $82,694 | $39.76 |
| 33 | Utah | $76,270 | $36.67 |
| 34 | Georgia | $84,127 | $40.45 |
| 35 | Idaho | $82,237 | $39.54 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $81,839 | $39.35 |
| 37 | Michigan | $82,541 | $39.68 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $82,327 | $39.58 |
| 39 | Indiana | $63,912 | $30.73 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $77,946 | $37.47 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $68,308 | $32.84 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $67,065 | $32.24 |
| 43 | Kansas | $73,401 | $35.29 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $31,266 | $15.03 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $74,521 | $35.83 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $72,238 | $34.73 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $64,387 | $30.96 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $63,983 | $30.76 |
| 49 | Florida | $54,952 | $26.42 |
| 50 | Alabama | $65,191 | $31.34 |
| 51 | Missouri | $58,218 | $27.99 |
The highest-paying cities for professional services engineers are San Francisco, CA, Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $128,528 | $61.79 |
| 2 | Arlington, VA | $127,489 | $61.29 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $122,574 | $58.93 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $119,099 | $57.26 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $113,310 | $54.48 |
| 6 | Germantown, MD | $109,489 | $52.64 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $103,456 | $49.74 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $102,889 | $49.47 |
| 9 | Minneapolis, MN | $100,198 | $48.17 |
| 10 | Jersey City, NJ | $99,557 | $47.86 |
| 11 | Boston, MA | $94,758 | $45.56 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $93,558 | $44.98 |
| 13 | Irving, TX | $91,825 | $44.15 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $86,029 | $41.36 |
| 15 | Raleigh, NC | $84,304 | $40.53 |
| 16 | Detroit, MI | $82,756 | $39.79 |
| 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | $75,800 | $36.44 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $63,598 | $30.58 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $59,087 | $28.41 |
| 20 | Tampa, FL | $55,903 | $26.88 |
A professional services engineer's salary ranges from $64,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $149,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $149,000 | $12,417 | $72 |
| 75th Percentile | $122,000 | $10,167 | $59 |
| Average | $98,091 | $8,174 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,000 | $6,500 | $38 |
| 10th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
The highest paying types of professional services engineers are sales engineering manager, pre sales engineer, and senior sales engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | $92,076 | $7,673 | $44.27 | 618,207 |
| Sales Engineering Manager | $122,397 | $10,200 | $58.84 | 143,055 |
| Systems Engineer | $82,834 | $6,903 | $39.82 | 145,936 |
| Application Engineer | $92,921 | $7,743 | $44.67 | 111,338 |
| Implementation Engineer | $88,779 | $7,398 | $42.68 | 91,303 |
| Field Applications Engineer | $107,140 | $8,928 | $51.51 | 78,675 |
Top companies hiring professional services engineers now:
Professional services engineer salaries at Gracenote and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average professional services engineer salary at companies like NVIDIA and Amazon are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gracenote | $130,539 | $62.76 |
| 2 | $127,891 | $61.49 | |
| 3 | NVIDIA | $127,706 | $61.40 |
| 4 | Amazon | $126,376 | $60.76 |
| 5 | Scality | $124,579 | $59.89 |
| 6 | Marathon Oil | $124,012 | $59.62 |
| 7 | Splunk | $121,484 | $58.41 |
| 8 | NetApp | $119,280 | $57.35 |
| 9 | Magic Leap | $118,073 | $56.77 |
| 10 | Cisco | $117,817 | $56.64 |
| 11 | Morgan Stanley | $117,705 | $56.59 |
| 12 | Devon Energy | $117,669 | $56.57 |
| 13 | Palo Alto Networks | $117,571 | $56.52 |
| 14 | Turbonomic | $116,160 | $55.85 |
| 15 | Redis Labs | $114,477 | $55.04 |
| 16 | Medallia | $114,266 | $54.94 |
| 17 | Accruent | $113,245 | $54.44 |
| 18 | Baker Hughes | $112,960 | $54.31 |
| 19 | Jive Software | $112,714 | $54.19 |
| 20 | Tradeshift | $112,661 | $54.16 |
The average professional services engineer salary has risen by $17,576 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average professional services engineer earned $80,515 annually, but today, they earn $98,091 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for professional services engineers over the last decade.
Compare professional services engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare professional services engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,100 | $47.16 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $93,600 | $45.02 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $91,400 | $43.95 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $89,000 | $42.78 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | $90,100 | $43.33 | +2.3% |
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