Biological Technicians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for biological technicians is $29.23 an hour ($60,800 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($57,510). Washington ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological technicians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.98 | $45,720 |
| 25% of workers | $24.24 | $50,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.23 | $60,800 |
| 75% of workers | $31.54 | $65,600 |
| 90% of workers | $38.26 | $79,580 |
Biological Technicians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $63,770 | 2,020 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $57,840 | 40 |
| Yakima | $56,560 | 40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $54,190 | 100 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $52,700 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $50,320 | 40 |
| Bellingham | $47,310 | 30 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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