Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Washington
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Washington earn a median of $79,410 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,150; the top 10% earn over $125,450. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Washington
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- Robotics Technicians$81,220 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Washington
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Washington?
The median is $79,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,150 and the top 10% earn over $125,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 44 (+7% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.