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Mechatronics Engineers Salary in WA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Mechatronics Engineers in WA have a median annual salary of $134,570, with 3,580 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $81,280 at the 10th percentile to $196,120 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$134,570

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$64.70

Employment

3,580

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$81,280
10th
$109,550
25th
$134,570
Median
$168,550
75th
$196,120
90th

Local compared with national

WA

$134,570

Median annual · 2025

United States

$122,930

Median annual · 2025

The WA median is 9.5% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $11,640).

Top skills

  1. 1.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.9
  2. 2.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.9
  3. 3.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.8
  4. 4.WritingImportance 3.8
  5. 5.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.8
  6. 6.Active ListeningImportance 3.6
  7. 7.SpeakingImportance 3.5
  8. 8.MathematicsImportance 3.4
  9. 9.MonitoringImportance 3.4
  10. 10.Systems EvaluationImportance 3.4
  11. 11.Systems AnalysisImportance 3.3
  12. 12.ScienceImportance 3.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • ANSYS simulation software
  • Artisan Studio
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
  • AVEVA InTouch HMI
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • Computer assisted software engineering CASE software
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes Dymola
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Debuggers
  • Disk file systems
  • dSPACE

Common tasks

  • Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
  • Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
  • Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
  • Implement or test design solutions.
  • Maintain technical project files.
  • Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
  • Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
  • Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
  • Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
  • Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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