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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Washington (2026)
$53.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,518/year ($7,210/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,240 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Washington (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $110,430 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 $86,518 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $110,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,465 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,448 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,518 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,210 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Washington?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Washington is $110,430 per year ($53.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,560 and $139,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $110,430, a single filer in Washington takes home about $86,518 per year ($7,210 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 8,240 Mechanical 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.