Biological Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $50,650 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 60
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $75,940

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Biological Technicians salary is 26% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,940
    Food Science Technicians $48,030
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    School Psychologists $101,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Yakima, WA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 2.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.