Mechanical Engineers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $97,110 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.69
10th percentile $63,710
90th percentile $132,290
Employed locally 40
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,710
    25th
    $80,820
    50th (median)
    $97,110
    75th
    $129,830
    90th
    $132,290

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 123% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,190
    Bellingham, WA $124,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,060
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $120,260
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $120,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $117,930

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,170
    Electrical Engineers $128,640
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,290
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,610
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Wenatchee, WA is $46.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.22 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 5.1% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,710 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,820.