How much does a biological technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.53 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.53
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 1,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 75th | $78,070 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $90,900 | $43.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.53 ($63,510 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $63,510 against $57,510 nationally, 10% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $64,770, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for biological technician pay?
22 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,900 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.