How much does a Science Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Engineer in Seattle, WA is $119,663. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,383 to $131,137, with most professionals earning between $100,023 and $141,583.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $100,023 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $109,383 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $119,663 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $131,137 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $141,583 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $109,383 10% $100,023 90% $141,583 75% $131,137 $119,663 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Science Engineer

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Science Engineer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Science Engineer.

Job Openings for Science Engineer in Seattle, WA

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Science Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. Up a level:

    Research and Development Manager

    5 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Science Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
109383
131137
119663

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
109383
131137
119663
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Science Engineer in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Science Engineer ranges from $109,383 to $131,137 with the average base salary of $119,663. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,383 to $131,137 with the average total cash compensation of $119,663.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

109383
131137

 

About Seattle, Washington    Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an e....More

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

Science Engineer Salary in popular cities: SpokaneTacomaVancouver

Skills associated with Science Engineer: Design, Integration, BUILD, TEAMS

Recently searched related titles: R&d Engineer, Senior R&d Engineer

Jobs with a similar salary range to Science Engineer : Research And Development Scientist