Electrical Engineers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for electrical engineers is $63.81 an hour ($132,710 a year). About 7,610 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($120,630). Washington ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.13 | $85,540 |
| 25% of workers | $49.96 | $103,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.81 | $132,710 |
| 75% of workers | $79.88 | $166,160 |
| 90% of workers | $89.27 | $185,690 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $140,210 | 4,930 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $132,930 | 80 |
| Longview-Kelso | $128,340 | 30 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $128,190 | 450 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $122,100 | 320 |
| Walla Walla | $121,120 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $120,070 | 80 |
| Bellingham | $119,200 | 110 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $106,250 | 260 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $96,270 | 100 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $110,000 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,430 |
| Industrial Engineers | $129,050 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $158,370 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,570 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,270 |
| Environmental Engineers | $125,460 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $169,120 |
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