How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Seattle?
$169,100a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $81.31 an hour or $14,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.31
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 93
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,800Median: $169,100Highest 10%: $260,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 25th | $142,300 | $68.42 | |
| Median | $169,100 | $81.31 | |
| 75th | $210,200 | $101.07 | |
| 90th | $260,200 | $125.10 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| 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 a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $81.31 ($169,100 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $169,100 against $161,700 nationally, 5% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $169,100, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
9 of 93 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer hardware engineer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $260,200 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.