How much does an engineer make in Washington?
$134,600a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Washington. That is $64.70 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.70
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,280Median: $134,600Highest 10%: $196,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,280 | $39.08 | |
| 25th | $109,600 | $52.67 | |
| Median | $134,600 | $64.70 | |
| 75th | $168,600 | $81.03 | |
| 90th | $196,100 | $94.29 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $142,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $142,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $140,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $137,400 |
| Olympia, WA | $132,000 |
| Portland, OR | $126,400 |
| Spokane, WA | $110,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 3. District of Columbia | $151,900 |
| 4. Virginia | $148,200 |
| 5. Alaska | $142,400 |
| 6. Washington | $134,600 |
| 7. Colorado | $132,600 |
| 8. New Jersey | $132,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $131,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $64.70 ($134,600 a year).
Do engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $134,600 against $122,900 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for engineer pay?
Washington ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays engineers the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $142,900 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.