Biological Technicians salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Biological Technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $63,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,630 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $57,510 and 2% below the DC statewide median of $64,770. It ranks #12 of 49 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,630 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Biological Technicians salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $63,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,630 jobs pay between $50,070 and $78,070. The 10th percentile is $46,130 and the 90th is $90,900.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Biological Technicians?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $57,510 and 2% below the DC statewide median of $64,770. It ranks #12 of 49 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.