Electrical Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 8K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$132,710
$63.803/hr
vs National Average
$114,434
+16.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$86K – $186K
8K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,540 |
| 25th percentile | $103,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,710 |
| 75th percentile | $166,160 |
| 90th percentile | $185,690 |
Top H-1B Employers for Electrical Engineer in Washington
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Washington — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Corporation | 13 | $187,720 |
| 2 | Apple Inc. | 5 | $140,296 |
| 3 | Battelle Memorial Institute | 5 | $114,545 |
| 4 | Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. | 4 | $139,568 |
| 5 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 4 | $150,914 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,770 |
| 2023 | $126,800 |
| 2024 | $130,730 |
| 2025 | $132,710 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,770 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $126,800 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $130,730 | $111,022 |
| 2025 | $132,710 | $114,434 |