Mechanical Engineering Consultant Salary in Seattle, WA

How much does a Mechanical Engineering Consultant make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineering Consultant in Seattle, WA is $186,516. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $170,643 to $202,614, with most professionals earning between $156,191 and $217,270.

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What does a Mechanical Engineering Consultant do?

Common responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Lead Engineer on smaller scope or routine type projects, support role on larger scope or unique projects.

December 10, 2022

Assist with routine technical reports, manpower estimates, schedules, etc.

March 04, 2023

Assist with vendor/shop drawings review to assure compliance with design/specifications.

March 18, 2023

Assist with technical evaluations of bids and recommendation for purchase.

March 25, 2023

Design of gas and chemical process equipment and systems including thin walled duct design.

April 19, 2023

Collaborate well with project team members and vendors.

May 18, 2023

Gather and organize information to assist in developing designs, specifications, and drawings of equipment.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mechanical Engineering Consultant in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

170643

202614

186516

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

178442

218085

196840

What is the average salary for Mechanical Engineering Consultant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Engineering Consultant in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Mechanical Engineering Consultant ranges from $170,643 to $202,614 with the average base salary of $186,516. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $178,442 to $218,085 with the average total cash compensation of $196,840.

View Average Salary for Mechanical Engineering Consultant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$186,516	$170,643 - $202,614
Bonus	$10,324	$7,799 - $15,471
Total Pay	$196,840	$178,442 - $218,085

* 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.

Mechanical Engineering Consultant Salary Near Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,645 - $197,867	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,643 - $202,614	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,473 - $202,412	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,969 - $198,252	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,969 - $198,252	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,525 - $198,911	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA

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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 estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...

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