Biological Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $52,430 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $73,140
Employed locally 140
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $44,390
    50th (median)
    $52,430
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $73,140

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Biological Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $59,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,520
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,090

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,120
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $113,230
    Food Science Technicians $48,550
    Chemical Technicians $58,820
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $110,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 0.8% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,390.