How much does an aerospace engineer make in Seattle?
$163,600a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $78.64 an hour or $13,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.64
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 5,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,700Median: $163,600Highest 10%: $207,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,700 | $54.16 | |
| 25th | $131,900 | $63.42 | |
| Median | $163,600 | $78.64 | |
| 75th | $181,500 | $87.27 | |
| 90th | $207,700 | $99.86 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers.
| Spokane, WA | $140,500 |
| Portland, OR | $138,700 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $161,100 |
| Materials Engineer | $156,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $138,900 |
| Engineer | $137,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $129,800 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $128,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $128,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $78.64 ($163,600 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $163,600 against $135,000 nationally, 21% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $158,400, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for aerospace engineer pay?
7 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does an aerospace engineer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.