SOC 51-2028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Washington
Washington · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Washington comes to $52,480 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,850 by 14.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Washington comes to $52,480 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,850 by 14.5%. Pay ranges from under $41,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $103,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,260 to $63,810.
The area has 6,160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.09 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Washington ranks number 1st out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Mount Vernon records the highest median at $60,130. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 583rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,090 | −10.4% |
| 25th | $47,260 | +3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $52,480 | +14.5% |
| 75th | $63,810 | +39.2% |
| 90th | $103,730 | +126.2% |
| Mean | $60,700 | +32.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $60,130 | 40 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $59,440 | 40 | |
| 3 | Seattle | $58,370 | 4,080 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $49,020 | 90 | |
| 5 | Yakima | $48,730 | 40 | |
| 6 | Spokane | $47,000 | 490 | |
| 7 | Kennewick | $46,640 | 50 | |
| 8 | Wenatchee | $39,690 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $52,480 buys what $49,047 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,047US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,480 a year, 14.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,090 to $103,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mount Vernon, at $60,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Washington?
The median annual wage is $52,480, or $25.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,850, so pay in Washington is 14.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Washington earns more than $103,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Mount Vernon, at $60,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,160 jobs in this occupation in Washington. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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