As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Tacoma, WA is $115,551, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,222 weekly, or $9,629 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Automation Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Automation Developer in Tacoma, WA vary widely, spanning from $99,970 to $132,802. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,395) and 75th percentile ($124,581), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,802 per year. This $17,186 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tacoma Automation Developer often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Tacoma currently ranks 121 statewide for Automation Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Automation Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $99,970 Tacoma, WA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $107,395 Tacoma, WA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $115,551 Tacoma, WA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $124,581 Tacoma, WA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $132,802 Tacoma, WA October 01, 2026
25% $107,395 10% $99,970 90% $132,802 75% $124,581 $115,551 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Automation Developer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Test Engineer IV

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    Bachelor's Degree

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136102
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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