How much does a biological technician make in Seattle?
$63,770a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,340Median: $63,770Highest 10%: $81,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $81,330 | $39.10 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Portland, OR | $57,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $54,190 |
| Kennewick, WA | $52,700 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $30.66 ($63,770 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $63,770 against $57,510 nationally, 11% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $60,800, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for biological technician pay?
21 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,330 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.