Electrical Engineers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $85,520 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.11
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $161,470
Employed locally 140
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $60,130
    50th (median)
    $85,520
    75th
    $133,400
    90th
    $161,470

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 91% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $135,480
    Washington $130,730
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $129,040
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $128,640

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$102,530
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,360
    Mechanical Engineers$95,690
    Environmental Engineers$105,090
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,110
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Olympia, WA is $41.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.94 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Olympia, WA is 23.6% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Olympia?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.