Biological Technicians pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,370 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Olympia earn between $50,320 and $62,880.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $54KMedian
- $63K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,490 | $4,624 | $26.68 |
| Median | $54,190 | $4,516 | $26.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,320 | $4,193 | $24.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,880 | $5,240 | $30.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Olympia earn 9% less than the Washington average ($60,770) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $55,490 | $54,190 | $44,720 | $67,370 | 100 |
| Washington | $60,770 | $60,800 | $45,720 | $79,580 | 3,210 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Olympia
On the average salary of $55,490, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $46,766 a year, or $3,897 a month and $1,799 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $55,490 buys what about $53,526 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 4th of 7 Washington metro areas for this job; Bremerton pays the most ($65,260).
- Bremerton$65,260
- Seattle$63,810
- Yakima$56,310
- Olympia$55,490
- Kennewick$55,340
- Mount Vernon$51,900
- Bellingham$50,580
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Olympia: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Olympia?
$26.68 an hour on average, and $26.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Olympia?
About $46,766 a year ($3,897 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,490. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do biological technicians earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4021; area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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