How much does an engineer make in Washington?
$151,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $72.76 an hour or $12,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.76
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 9,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,700Median: $151,300Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,700 | $40.24 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.03 | |
| Median | $151,300 | $72.76 | |
| 75th | $185,200 | $89.05 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $72.76 ($151,300 a year).
Do engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $151,300 against $122,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $151,900, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for engineer pay?
8 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.