Biological Technicians pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for biological technicians is $30.53 an hour ($63,510 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.

$30.53Median hourly pay
$50,070–$78,070Middle half of workers, yearly
1,630People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($57,510). It is 2% lower than the District of Columbia median ($64,770).

Pay range for biological technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.18$46,130
25% of workers$24.07$50,070
Half of workers (median)$30.53$63,510
75% of workers$37.54$78,070
90% of workers$43.70$90,900

Biological Technicians pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$63,5101,630

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological technicians

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.