Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Washington

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Washington earn the most in Kennewick (average $112,060 a year) and the least in Seattle ($85,770), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineering technologists and technicians average at $86,940 and the median at $79,410 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $76,380.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in Washington

Kennewick$112,060
Spokane$89,870
Seattle$85,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kennewick	$112,060	$126,230	$79,990	$87,664	100
Spokane	$89,870	$85,830	$66,600	$72,054	100
Seattle	$85,770	$80,860	$62,240	$69,169	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in other states

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3027.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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