Electrical Engineers Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,850 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.41
10th percentile $78,990
90th percentile $142,670
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,990
    25th
    $93,200
    50th (median)
    $104,850
    75th
    $129,360
    90th
    $142,670

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$95,170
    Mechanical Engineers$94,400
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,990
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92,180
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79,220
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Western Washington is $50.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.47 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Western Washington is 6.3% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,990 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,200.