verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrical Engineer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$132,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.81/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
7,610
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,013 #13 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Washington, explained

Electrical engineers in Washington earn a median of $132,710 per year ($63.81 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $85,540, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $185,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $132,710 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $132,710 is worth about $124,013 in national buying power — ranking Washington #13 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,540
$41.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,710
$63.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$185,690
$89.27/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $132,710 $124,013
Idaho $129,340 $135,443 +$3,370
Oregon $125,160 $121,090 +$7,550

Electrical Engineer in Washington: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Washington?

Electrical engineers in Washington earn a median of $132,710 per year ($63.81 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Washington pay electrical engineers well?

At $132,710, Washington pays 10% above the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 7,610 work in the state.

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