SOC 41-9031
Sales Engineers
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥56,690
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$122K
$71K – $203K
Projected Growth
📈+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖81/100
High exposure
💡 Sales Engineers face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $122K ($75K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Sales Engineers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered product recommendation engines are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 56,690 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in resolving novel customer complaints with empathy and building long-term client relationships and trust to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sales Engineers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered product recommendation engines
Chatbot and virtual assistant sales displacement
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Resolving novel customer complaints with empathy
Building long-term client relationships and trust
In-person product demonstrations and hands-on experience
Consultative selling for complex or high-value products
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 65% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 51% |
| Fundraising Managers | 24 | $123K | 69% |