As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Bellevue, WA is $81,365, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,565 weekly, or $6,780 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Engineer in Bellevue, WA vary widely, spanning from $69,325 to $92,127. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,063) and 75th percentile ($86,998), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,127 per year. This $11,935 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Bellevue Lighting Engineer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Bellevue currently ranks 90 statewide for Lighting Engineer 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
Lighting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $69,325 Bellevue, WA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $75,063 Bellevue, WA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $81,365 Bellevue, WA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $86,998 Bellevue, WA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $92,127 Bellevue, WA April 01, 2026
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Bellevue, Washington    Bellevue is located at 47°36′N 122°12′W / 47.6°N 122.2°W / 47.6; -122.2 (47.5976, −122.1592). According to the United States Census Bureau, the cit....More

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

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