May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Seattle, WA
The median annual salary is $126,590, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$126,590
Mean annual salary
$128,610
Employment estimate
4,500
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,590 |
| Mean annual salary | $128,610 |
| 10th percentile | $81,730 |
| 25th percentile | $98,940 |
| 50th percentile | $126,590 |
| 75th percentile | $155,290 |
| 90th percentile | $172,490 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Seattle, WA median
- $126,590
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 21.6%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Seattle, WA earn 21.6% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $98,940–$155,290.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,500 workers in this metro area.