How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Washington?
$169,100a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Washington. That is $81.31 an hour or $14,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.31
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,100Median: $169,100Highest 10%: $260,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| 25th | $132,100 | $63.50 | |
| Median | $169,100 | $81.31 | |
| 75th | $210,200 | $101.07 | |
| 90th | $260,200 | $125.10 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $169,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $122,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 1. California | $185,200 |
| 2. Washington | $169,100 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $167,600 |
| 4. New Mexico | $165,400 |
| 5. Texas | $163,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $81.31 ($169,100 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $169,100 against $161,700 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Washington rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 41 states.
Which city in Washington pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $169,100 a year.
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.