Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $110,430 | $107,639 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $53.09 | $51.75 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $103,206.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $131,353 | $92,400 | $171,600 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Washington is $110,430, or about $53.09 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Washington is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Washington typically earn from $92,400 depending on the city and employer.
With 8,240 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $110,430, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.