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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Washington

The median site reliability engineer salary in Washington is $184,150 per year, which is 27.0% above the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$184,150
vs National
+$39,150
State Rank
#5 of 50
Cost of Living
115%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Washington by Experience

In Washington, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $116,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $266,700 per year. The cost of living index in Washington is 115% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$116,840
+$24,840 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$187,960
+$39,960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$266,700
+$56,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Washington

Percentile WA Salary
10th Percentile $111,760
25th Percentile $146,050
Median (50th) $184,150
75th Percentile $234,950
90th Percentile $279,400

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Washington

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in Washington include Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Bellevue. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Washington

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Washington has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Washington

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Washington's demand may vary based on local industry trends.