SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Bellingham
Bellingham, WA · 6 metro areas compared
In Bellingham, WA the median wage is $47,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bellingham, WA the median wage is $47,310. That is 17.7% lower than the national median of $57,510. Pay ranges from under $37,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,540 to $56,600.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.81 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $63,770. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 260th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $44,540 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $47,310 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $56,600 | −1.6% |
| 90th | $64,430 | +12.0% |
| Mean | $50,580 | −12.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bellingham run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $47,310 buys what $44,215 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,215US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,310 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,000 to $64,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $63,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Bellingham, WA?
The median annual wage is $47,310, or $22.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,510, so pay in Bellingham, WA is 17.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bellingham, WA earns more than $64,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $63,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Bellingham, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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