Engineering Estimator Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does an Engineering Estimator make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Estimator in Tacoma, WA is $57,820. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,177 to $70,983, with most professionals earning between $33,666 and $82,967.

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Complete lessons learned analysis in accordance with department guidelines.

November 19, 2022

Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Products, including Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new software programs.

January 07, 2023

Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction, operation, and maintenance of Electrical facilities.

February 14, 2023

Estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by.

February 17, 2023

Meets with manufacturing, quality, and production control personal to address quoting issues as required.

March 04, 2023

Understanding of manufacturing processes, strong in injection molding and progressive die stamping.

March 29, 2023

Require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other US government security regulations.

April 24, 2023

Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

April 28, 2023

Prepare Class 5 through Class 2 job estimates in accordance with Utility Standards and department guidelines.

May 04, 2023

Assists in preparation of utility's annual budget and capital improvement programs.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Engineering Estimator in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45177

70983

57820

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49919

78296

63896

What is the average salary for Engineering Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineering Estimator in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Engineering Estimator ranges from $45,177 to $70,983 with the average base salary of $57,820. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,919 to $78,296 with the average total cash compensation of $63,896.

View Average Salary for Engineering Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,820	$45,177 - $70,983
Bonus	$6,076	$4,742 - $7,313
Total Pay	$63,896	$49,919 - $78,296

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Engineering Estimator Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,177 - $70,983	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,177 - $70,983	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,177 - $70,983	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,287 - $69,585	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,125 - $72,473	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,089 - $70,845	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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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 Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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