Biological Technicians Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $59,600 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $44,750
90th percentile $96,120
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,750
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $67,370
    90th
    $96,120

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Biological Technicians salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,520
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,090
    Delaware $55,740

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,520
    Chemists $107,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $94,370
    School Psychologists $120,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Bremerton, WA is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Bremerton, WA is 14.6% above the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Technicians in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,750 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.