How much does a Research Engineer make in Everett, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Engineer in Everett, WA is $135,010. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $119,637 to $152,461, with most professionals earning between $105,641 and $168,348.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Research Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Engineer in Everett, WA. The base salary for Research Engineer ranges from $119,637 to $152,461 with the average base salary of $135,010. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,434 to $163,807 with the average total cash compensation of $142,558.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,010 $119,637 - $152,461
Bonus $7,548 $5,797 - $11,346
Total Pay $142,558 $125,434 - $163,807
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Marysville, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,637 - $152,461 COMPARE TO Everett, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,316 - $154,600 COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Seattle, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,316 - $154,600 COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,474 - $150,978 COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,196 - $154,447 COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,100 - $151,775 COMPARE TO Everett, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Research and Development Engineer LOCATION Everett, WA MINIMUM SALARY $110,862 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,910
JOB TITLE Materials Research Engineer LOCATION Everett, WA MINIMUM SALARY $91,578 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,071
JOB TITLE Staff Research Engineer LOCATION Everett, WA MINIMUM SALARY $114,105 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,049
JOB TITLE Senior Research Engineer LOCATION Everett, WA MINIMUM SALARY $138,759 MAXIMUM SALARY $163,797
JOB TITLE Assistant Research Engineer LOCATION Everett, WA MINIMUM SALARY $85,682 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,071
JOB TITLE Mechanical Research Engineer LOCATION Everett, WA MINIMUM SALARY $83,136 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,030
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About Everett, Washington    Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle and....More

Everett, Washington  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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