Mechanical Engineer salary in Washington
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Washington is $110,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Washington ranks 14 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$110,430
25th percentile
$94,560
75th percentile
$139,870
90th percentile
$167,680
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Washington | 8,240 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Washington | $121,370 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
Metro areas in Washington
- Seattle, WA: median $126,590
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- New Jersey: median $112,300
- Texas: median $112,410
- Vermont: median $107,330
- Connecticut: median $105,090
- Michigan: median $104,890
- Rhode Island: median $116,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.