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Sales Engineers in Washington

Sales engineers sell technical products or services—such as software, manufacturing equipment, or industrial systems—that require deep engineering knowledge to explain and customize for clients. They work for technology companies, manufacturers, and service providers, combining sales skills with technical expertise to help customers understand complex solutions and make purchasing decisions. In Washington the median pay is $147,620 a year, 18% above the national median of $124,900.

$147,620median pay in Washington, per year
$109,940–$173,040middle half earn
760employed in Washington
$124,900U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington

194open roles like this on employer career sites, 68 in Washington or remote
32employers hiring
64posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · COwhere most openings are

Openings in Washington and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingPersuasionReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Administration and Management

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Licenses and training in Washington

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O*NET-SOC 41-9031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.