Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for computer hardware engineers is $81.31 an hour ($169,120 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($161,740). It is about the same as the Washington median ($169,120).
Pay range for computer hardware engineers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.37 | $104,770 |
| 25% of workers | $68.43 | $142,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.31 | $169,120 |
| 75% of workers | $101.07 | $210,230 |
| 90% of workers | $125.10 | $260,210 |
Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page) | $169,120 | 1,410 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $122,840 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer hardware engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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