Electrical Engineers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $119,610 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.50
10th percentile $74,160
90th percentile $150,840
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,160
    25th
    $89,900
    50th (median)
    $119,610
    75th
    $128,160
    90th
    $150,840

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 176% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 76% above 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,590
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,060
    Mechanical Engineers$86,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,950
    Industrial Engineers$94,230
    Mechanical Drafters$55,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Yakima, WA is $57.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.52 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Yakima, WA is 6.9% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,160 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,900.