Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Washington compares
Washington's median is $63,020, $5,470 (9.5%) above the U.S. median. It ranks 9th, one of the ten best-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $93,810 or more and the bottom 10% under $47,370. That range is narrower than the national one.
The average ($66,830) is 6.0% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 750 marine mechanics work in Washington, 3.2% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Washington has 1.4 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Washington vs. United States
Washington median $63,020
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Washington annual | Washington hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,370 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $52,320 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $63,020 | $30.30 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $79,660 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $93,810 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $66,830 | $32.13 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Washington
How much does a marine mechanic make in Washington?
The median is $63,020 a year, or $30.30 an hour (May 2025). The average is $66,830.
Is Washington a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 9th of 50, 9.5% above the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Washington?
About 750.