How much does an electronics engineer make in Seattle?
$138,900a year
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $66.77 an hour or $11,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.77
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,780Median: $138,900Highest 10%: $208,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,780 | $41.24 | |
| 25th | $102,200 | $49.11 | |
| Median | $138,900 | $66.77 | |
| 75th | $172,100 | $82.75 | |
| 90th | $208,100 | $100.06 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers.
| Portland, OR | $129,300 |
| Bremerton, WA | $121,700 |
| Spokane, WA | $112,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $161,100 |
| Materials Engineer | $156,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| 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 electronics engineer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $66.77 ($138,900 a year).
Do electronics engineers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $138,900 against $130,200 nationally, 7% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $130,300, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for electronics engineer pay?
19 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does an electronics engineer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,100 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.