Engineers, All Other Salary in Olympia, WA

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

Median annual salary $132,010 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $63.47
10th percentile $77,990
90th percentile $166,300
Employed locally 40
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,990
    25th
    $112,880
    50th (median)
    $132,010
    75th
    $149,280
    90th
    $166,300

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 140% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $140,130
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $139,080
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $130,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $129,550

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,530
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,360
    Mechanical Engineers $95,690
    Electrical Engineers $85,520
    Environmental Engineers $105,090
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Olympia, WA is $63.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.95 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Olympia, WA is 12.1% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Olympia?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $77,990 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,880.