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Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Washington
Computer Hardware Engineers in Washington earn a median $169,120 a year, 5% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $169,120 a year
- U.S. median
- $161,740 a year
- Employment
- 1,800
- Location quotient
- 1.03
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $169,120 · $81.31 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $178,320 · $85.73 an hour (estimate error ±3.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $100,120 · $48.14 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $132,070 · $63.50 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $210,230 · $101.07 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $260,210 · $125.10 an hour
- Employment
- 1,800 (estimate error ±8.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.51
- Location quotient
- 1.03 (1.00 = national share)
Computer Hardware Engineers pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $169,120 | 1,410 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $122,840 | 40 |
H-1B filings for computer hardware engineers in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
89 certified filings with a median offered wage of $163,400.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer hardware engineers make in Washington?
- The median wage for computer hardware engineers in Washington is $169,120 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,800 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do computer hardware engineers earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $169,120 a year.