How much does an electrical engineer make in Washington?
$132,700a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in Washington. That is $63.80 an hour or $11,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.80
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,540Median: $132,700Highest 10%: $185,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,540 | $41.13 | |
| 25th | $103,900 | $49.96 | |
| Median | $132,700 | $63.80 | |
| 75th | $166,200 | $79.88 | |
| 90th | $185,700 | $89.27 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $140,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $132,900 |
| Longview, WA | $128,300 |
| Kennewick, WA | $128,200 |
| Portland, OR | $128,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $122,100 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $121,100 |
| Olympia, WA | $120,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $119,200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $106,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $96,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 2. California | $144,000 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $143,000 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $135,700 |
| 5. Washington | $132,700 |
| 6. Texas | $129,500 |
| 7. Idaho | $129,300 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $127,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $63.80 ($132,700 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $132,700 against $120,600 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for electrical engineer pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays electrical engineers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $140,200 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.