How much does an engineering technologist and technician make in Washington?
$99,540a year
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $47.86 an hour or $8,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.86
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 186
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,910Median: $99,540Highest 10%: $140,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,910 | $21.11 | |
| 25th | $69,910 | $33.61 | |
| Median | $99,540 | $47.86 | |
| 75th | $124,600 | $59.89 | |
| 90th | $140,700 | $67.63 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians.
| 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 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $47.86 ($99,540 a year).
Do engineering technologist and technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $99,540 against $78,350 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Washington rank for engineering technologist and technician pay?
7 of 186 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,700 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.