Materials Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 1K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$139,840
$67.231/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
+28.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$93K – $199K
1K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,570 |
| 25th percentile | $122,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $139,840 |
| 75th percentile | $176,290 |
| 90th percentile | $199,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,030 |
| 2023 | $125,090 |
| 2024 | $140,810 |
| 2025 | $139,840 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,030 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $125,090 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $140,810 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $139,840 | $108,868 |