Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for sales engineers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 37,435 sales engineers currently employed in the United States.
- 9.9% of all sales engineers are women, while 90.1% are men.
- The average age of an employed sales engineer is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of sales engineers is White (76.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), Asian (7.1%) and Unknown (6.2%).
- Sales engineers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for sales engineers.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $124,348, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 7% of all sales engineers are LGBT.
- District of Columbia is the best state for sales engineers to live.
- Sales engineers are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Sales Engineer Statistics By Gender
9.9% of sales engineers are women and 90.1% of sales engineers are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Sales Engineers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Sales Engineer
Women Earn 95ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Sales Engineer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the sales engineer position over time.
Sales Engineer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2013 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2014 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2015 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2016 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2018 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2019 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2021 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
Sales Engineer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Sales Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
Sales Engineer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among sales engineers is White, which makes up 76.8% of all sales engineers. Comparatively, there are 8.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.1% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Sales Engineer Race
| Sales Engineer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Sales Engineer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among sales engineers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Sales Engineer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.36% | 2.29% | 6.16% | 6.70% |
| 2011 | 83.15% | 1.12% | 6.58% | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 82.78% | 2.37% | 6.75% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 80.62% | 1.31% | 9.21% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 78.61% | 2.59% | 9.66% | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 78.63% | 2.78% | 8.38% | 7.92% |
| 2016 | 82.41% | 2.01% | 7.28% | 6.85% |
| 2017 | 79.58% | 2.61% | 4.76% | 10.52% |
| 2018 | 78.10% | 2.06% | 7.20% | 8.81% |
| 2019 | 79.67% | 2.11% | 7.10% | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 79.47% | 1.41% | 5.77% | 9.96% |
| 2021 | 76.77% | 1.66% | 7.07% | 7.99% |
Sales Engineer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,861 |
| White | $96,555 |
| Black or African American | $87,447 |
| Asian | $95,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,272 |
Average Age of a Sales Engineer
We determined the average age of sales engineers based on ethnicity and gender.
Sales Engineer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 45 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Sales Engineer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of sales engineer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of sales engineers is 40+ years old, which represents 61% of the population.
Sales Engineer Age
| Sales Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Types of Sales Engineer Degree Levels
The most common degree for sales engineers is bachelor's degree 74% of sales engineers earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 12% and rounding it off is master's degree with 9%.
- Bachelors, 74%
- Associate, 12%
- Masters, 9%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sales Engineers By Education
| Sales Engineer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 74% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Masters | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sales Engineer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,752 |
| Master's Degree | $105,849 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,864 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,864 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,710 |
Sales Engineer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where sales engineers work. We found most sales engineers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most sales engineers is the technology industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire sales engineers.
Sales Engineer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
The Types Of Companies Sales Engineer Work In
Employees with the sales engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sales engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sales Engineer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 1% |
Top Industries Hiring Sales Engineers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ sales engineers. Those industries include technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Sales Engineer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Sales Engineer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Sales Engineer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of sales engineers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Sales Engineer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Sales Engineer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 3.00% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.06% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 2.50% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 2.80% |
| 2021 | 2.19% |
The Average Number of Years That Sales Engineer Stay in a Job
By looking over 16,455 sales engineers resumes, we figured out that the average sales engineer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 40%.
Sales Engineer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Sales Engineers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to sales engineers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineer | 6.51% | - |
| Party Plan Sales Agent | 6.75% | 27,729 |
| Newspaper Vendor | 7.95% | 397 |
| Store Shopper | 8.25% | 418,727 |
| Telephone Sales Representative | 11.06% | 214,765 |
| Associate Realtor | 12.76% | 7,620 |
Sales Engineer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Party Plan Sales Agent | 6.75% | 27,729 |
| Newspaper Vendor | 7.95% | 397 |
| Store Shopper | 8.25% | 418,727 |
| Telephone Sales Representative | 11.06% | 214,765 |
| Associate Realtor | 12.76% | 7,620 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Sales Engineers
The most common foreign language among sales engineers is Spanish at 36.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 36.6%
- French, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 7.4%
- German, 7.2%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- Other, 34.2%
Sales Engineer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.6% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.4% |
| German | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| Other | 34.2% |
