Washington Wages 17-2131.00 - Materials Engineers Bright Outlook  

In Washington:

  • Workers on average earn $139,840.
  • 10% of workers earn $92,570 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $199,250 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $112,860.
  • 10% of workers earn $72,300 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $175,720 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$72,300$88,080$112,860$142,720$175,720
Washington$92,570$122,960$139,840$176,290$199,250
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$83,310$96,900$128,250$158,530$179,750
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$96,060$128,710$156,130$178,710$213,380

In Washington:

  • Workers on average earn $67.23 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $44.50 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $95.79 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $54.26 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $34.76 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $84.48 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$34.76$42.35$54.26$68.61$84.48
Washington$44.50$59.11$67.23$84.76$95.79
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$40.05$46.59$61.66$76.22$86.42
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$46.18$61.88$75.06$85.92$102.59