Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary in Washington

Other life, physical, and social science technicians in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $73,720 a year) and the least in Spokane ($63,890), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other life, physical, and social science technicians average at $76,420 and the median at $73,530 for 980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,280.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$73,720
Kennewick$73,280
Spokane$63,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$73,720	$68,510	$52,320	$60,692	111
Kennewick	$73,280	$58,790	$47,950	$60,382	100
Spokane	$63,890	$60,380	$49,040	$53,516	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary in other states

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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 19-4099.
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.

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