What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Control Engineer?

We've identified 2 cities in Washington where Control Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Seattle (0.5% above average), followed by Kirkland and Kent. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Seattle $109,902 $9,158 $2,113 $52.84 Kirkland $109,802 $9,150 $2,111 $52.79 Kent $109,021 $9,085 $2,096 $52.41 Mukilteo $108,476 $9,039 $2,086 $52.15 Bellevue $108,393 $9,032 $2,084 $52.11 Redmond $108,158 $9,013 $2,079 $52.00 Federal Way $107,848 $8,987 $2,074 $51.85 Everett $106,683 $8,890 $2,051 $51.29 Marysville $106,199 $8,849 $2,042 $51.06 Bremerton $103,607 $8,633 $1,992 $49.81

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Control Engineer Salary in Washington

Q: How much does a Control Engineer make in Washington?

The average annual pay for a control engineer in Washington is $109,379 a year — that works out to approximately $52.59 an hour. That is 13.3% above the national average of $96,574. The middle 80% of Control Engineers earn between $82,679 (10th percentile) and $137,044 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Control Engineer Jobs in Washington?

We found several jobs related to Control Engineer in Washington that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Solution Developer at $24,140 (22.1%) above Control Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Solution Developer $133,519 $11,126 $2,567 $64.19 Utility Engineer $109,612 $9,134 $2,107 $52.70 Automotive Programmer $93,138 $7,761 $1,791 $44.78 Interdisciplinary Studies $79,924 $6,660 $1,537 $38.42 Engineering Technology Management $77,470 $6,455 $1,489 $37.25

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Control Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$96,574

Washington

$109,379

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How much does a Control Engineer make in Washington?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Control Engineer in Washington is $109,379 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.59 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,103/week or $9,114/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $148,370 and as low as $62,293, the majority of Control Engineer salaries currently range between $94,600 (25th percentile) to $122,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $137,044 annually in Washington. The average pay range for a Control Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 27700), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Washington ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Control Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Control Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Control Engineer Jobs in Washington

We've identified 2 cities where the typical salary for a Control Engineer job is above the average in Washington in Washington. Topping the list is Seattle, , with Kirkland, and Kent, close behind in the second and third positions. Kent, beats the average in Washington by $358 (0.3%), and Seattle, furthers that trend with another $523 (0.5%) above the $109,379 average.

With these 2 cities paying on average above the average for Washington, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Control Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Seattle, and Bremerton, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Control Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Seattle	$109,902	$9,158	$2,113	$52.84
Kirkland	$109,802	$9,150	$2,111	$52.79
Kent	$109,021	$9,085	$2,096	$52.41
Mukilteo	$108,476	$9,039	$2,086	$52.15
Bellevue	$108,393	$9,032	$2,084	$52.11
Redmond	$108,158	$9,013	$2,079	$52.00
Federal Way	$107,848	$8,987	$2,074	$51.85
Everett	$106,683	$8,890	$2,051	$51.29
Marysville	$106,199	$8,849	$2,042	$51.06
Bremerton	$103,607	$8,633	$1,992	$49.81

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Control Engineer Jobs in Washington

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Control Engineer job category in Washington, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $109379 state average for Control Engineer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Solution Developer	$133,519	$11,126	$2,567	$64.19
Utility Engineer	$109,612	$9,134	$2,107	$52.70
Automotive Programmer	$93,138	$7,761	$1,791	$44.78
Interdisciplinary Studies	$79,924	$6,660	$1,537	$38.42
Engineering Technology Management	$77,470	$6,455	$1,489	$37.25

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Control Engineer salary in Washington as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $94,600 to $137,044 annually, with the Washington average at $109,379 per year or $52.59 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Washington for Control Engineer jobs, with Seattle leading at $109,902 annually.

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