Biological Technicians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $51,190 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $64,400
Employed locally 120
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $51,190
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $64,400

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Biological Technicians salary is 46% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Olympia, WA is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.39 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Olympia, WA is 1.6% below 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.