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Electrical Engineer Salary in Washington (2026)
$63.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,973/year ($8,498/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Electrical Engineers (5th of 51), with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 7,610 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $132,710 a year — though pay ranges from $85,540 for newcomers to $185,690 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $185,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,610 Electrical Engineer jobs in Washington (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $132,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $101,973 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $132,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,584 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,152 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,973 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,498 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Washington?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Washington is $132,710 per year ($63.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,910 and $166,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $132,710, a single filer in Washington takes home about $101,973 per year ($8,498 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 7,610 Electrical Engineer jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.