Biological Technicians Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $52,610 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.29
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $95,040
Employed locally 100
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $52,610
    75th
    $62,620
    90th
    $95,040

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Biological Technicians salary is 33% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $82,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,490
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,720
    Urban and Regional Planners $90,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Wenatchee, WA is $25.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.69 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Wenatchee, WA is 1.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.