As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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, Seattle Lighting Engineer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 91 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 Seattle, WA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $75,063 Seattle, WA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $81,365 Seattle, WA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $86,998 Seattle, WA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $92,127 Seattle, WA April 01, 2026
25% $75,063 10% $69,325 90% $92,127 75% $86,998 $81,365 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
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