SOC 29-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — Yakima
Yakima, WA · 9 metro areas compared
At $53,780, median pay for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Yakima, WA tracks the national median of $50,290 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $53,780, median pay for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Yakima, WA tracks the national median of $50,290 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,290 to $73,080.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kennewick records the highest median at $105,650. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 174th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | −10.5% |
| 25th | $46,290 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $53,780 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $73,080 | +45.3% |
| 90th | $95,850 | +90.6% |
| Mean | $63,090 | +25.5% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick | $105,650 | 420 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $63,720 | 1,990 | |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $63,500 | 40 | |
| 4 | Longview | $62,250 | 60 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $60,910 | 90 | |
| 6 | Bremerton | $60,710 | 80 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $58,830 | 260 | |
| 8 | Wenatchee | $52,230 | 90 | |
| 9 | Olympia | $49,260 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yakima run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $53,780 buys what $50,262 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,262US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,780 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,020 to $95,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kennewick, at $105,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Yakima, WA?
The median annual wage is $53,780, or $25.86 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 $50,290, so pay in Yakima, WA is 6.9% higher. 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 Yakima, WA earns more than $95,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,020 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 Kennewick, at $105,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Yakima, 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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