Technical Applications Scientist Salary in Washington

How much does a Technical Applications Scientist make in Washington?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Applications Scientist in Washington is $118,486 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Technical Applications Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,944
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,119 to $129,194
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,769

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Technical Applications Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,194	$10,766	$2,485	$62
Average	$118,486	$9,874	$2,279	$57
25th Percentile	$107,119	$8,927	$2,060	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Applications Scientist Salaries

A Technical Applications Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Applications Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Applications Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,262
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,652
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,275
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,351
Expert (over 8 years): $171,204

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Technical... Level Technical Applications Scientist	$84,262
Technical... Level Technical Applications Scientist	$108,652
Technical... Level Technical Applications Scientist	$119,275
Technical... Level Technical Applications Scientist	$151,351
Technical... Level Technical Applications Scientist	$171,204

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How Do Technical Applications Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Technical Applications Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $120,988.
California: $120,529.
Massachusetts: $118,923.

District of Columbia $120,988 California $120,529 Massachusetts $118,923 Washington $118,486 New Jersey $118,442 Alaska $118,289 Connecticut $116,781 New York $116,169

Hawaii $114,213 Rhode Island $113,295 Maryland $112,672 Minnesota $111,820 Colorado $111,492 Illinois $111,383 Oregon $110,968 Delaware $110,662

New Hampshire $110,469 Virginia $110,039 Pennsylvania $108,782 Nevada $108,148 North Dakota $107,941 Michigan $107,613 Wisconsin $107,493 Vermont $107,252

Texas $106,586 Maine $106,542 Arizona $106,477 Ohio $106,400 Georgia $105,395 Indiana $104,892 Wyoming $104,794 Utah $104,641

Iowa $104,575 Kansas $104,051 Louisiana $103,898 North Carolina $103,843 Missouri $103,821 Florida $103,395 Montana $103,166 Nebraska $102,947

Kentucky $102,827 South Carolina $102,390 Tennessee $102,117 Idaho $102,007 New Mexico $101,210 Oklahoma $101,035 Alabama $100,390 South Dakota $99,308

Arkansas $98,718 West Virginia $98,401 Mississippi $97,451

Top Paying Cities for Technical Applications Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $118,340
Federal Way: $118,289
Bellevue: $120,720

Auburn, WA $118,340 Federal Way, WA $118,289 Bellevue, WA $120,720 Black Diamond, WA $117,708 Bothell, WA $120,149 Burton, WA $118,507 Carnation, WA $118,373 Duvall, WA $118,763

Edmonds, WA $119,771 Enumclaw, WA $115,988 Fall City, WA $118,902 Hobart, WA $118,445 Issaquah, WA $119,315 Kenmore, WA $120,398 Kent, WA $118,444 Kirkland, WA $120,644

Lynnwood, WA $119,527 Maple Valley, WA $118,342 Medina, WA $120,754 Mercer Island, WA $120,713 Mountlake Terrace, WA $119,850 North Bend, WA $117,190 Pacific, WA $118,273 Preston, WA $119,088

Ravensdale, WA $117,394 Redmond, WA $120,470 Redondo, WA $118,422 Renton, WA $119,722 Rollingbay, WA $119,291 Seahurst, WA $119,942 Snoqualmie, WA $118,079 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $114,591

Vashon, WA $118,592 Woodinville, WA $119,741 Sammamish, WA $120,058 Mill Creek, WA $119,002 Seattle, WA $120,791 Bainbridge Island, WA $119,463 Everett, WA $119,120 Acme, WA $112,940

Anacortes, WA $114,004 Blakely Island, WA $113,223 Arlington, WA $117,449 Baring, WA $116,533 Bellingham, WA $112,793 Blaine, WA $112,558 Bow, WA $113,058 Burlington, WA $113,688

Clearlake, WA $114,328 Clinton, WA $118,774 Concrete, WA $113,111 Conway, WA $116,080 Coupeville, WA $116,653 Custer, WA $112,689 Darrington, WA $113,160 Deer Harbor, WA $113,290

Deming, WA $112,904 Eastsound, WA $112,849 Everson, WA $112,711 Ferndale, WA $112,741 Freeland, WA $118,134 Friday Harbor, WA $113,500 Gold Bar, WA $116,780 Granite Falls, WA $117,290

Greenbank, WA $117,763 Hamilton, WA $114,080 Index, WA $115,031 La Conner, WA $114,579 Lake Stevens, WA $119,102 North Lakewood, WA $118,332 Langley, WA $118,501 Lopez Island, WA $113,747

Lummi Island, WA $112,805 Lyman, WA $114,038 Lynden, WA $112,693 Maple Falls, WA $112,654 Marblemount, WA $112,889 Marysville, WA $119,124 Monroe, WA $118,142 Mount Vernon, WA $114,786

Mukilteo, WA $119,067 Nooksack, WA $112,695 Oak Harbor, WA $115,361 Olga, WA $112,998 Orcas, WA $113,201 Point Roberts, WA $112,321 Camano Island, WA $117,216 Rockport, WA $111,375

Sedro Woolley, WA $113,748 Shaw Island, WA $113,396 Silvana, WA $118,134 Skykomish, WA $114,478 Snohomish, WA $118,699 Stanwood, WA $117,694 Startup, WA $117,436 Sultan, WA $117,525

Sumas, WA $112,656 Waldron, WA $112,848 Anderson Island, WA $117,387 Ashford, WA $115,185 Beaver, WA $112,031 Bremerton, WA $118,584 Silverdale, WA $118,386 Brinnon, WA $117,121

Buckley, WA $117,530 Burley, WA $118,182 Carbonado, WA $116,510 Carlsborg, WA $114,435 Chimacum, WA $117,088 Clallam Bay, WA $112,048 Dupont, WA $117,168 Eatonville, WA $116,203

Gig Harbor, WA $117,791 Elbe, WA $115,535 Forks, WA $112,232 Fox Island, WA $118,106 Glenoma, WA $113,878 Graham, WA $117,495 Port Hadlock, WA $117,054 Hansville, WA $118,139

Indianola, WA $119,734 Joyce, WA $112,477 Kapowsin, WA $117,075 Keyport, WA $118,779 Kingston, WA $119,015 La Grande, WA $116,041 Lakebay, WA $117,505 La Push, WA $112,445

Longbranch, WA $117,011 Sumner, WA $118,041 Manchester, WA $119,540 Milton, WA $118,222 Mineral, WA $114,362 Morton, WA $114,012 Neah Bay, WA $112,176 Nordland, WA $117,322

Olalla, WA $118,320 Orting, WA $117,345 Packwood, WA $111,829 Port Angeles, WA $114,432 Port Gamble, WA $118,532 Port Ludlow, WA $117,865 Port Orchard, WA $118,656 Port Townsend, WA $116,593

Poulsbo, WA $118,821 Puyallup, WA $118,217 Quilcene, WA $117,373 Randle, WA $112,763 Retsil, WA $118,604 Seabeck, WA $118,101 Sekiu, WA $112,051 Sequim, WA $115,303

South Colby, WA $119,015 South Prairie, WA $117,552 Southworth, WA $119,505 Spanaway, WA $117,767 Steilacoom, WA $117,761 Bonney Lake, WA $117,886 Suquamish, WA $119,358 Tracyton, WA $118,634

Vaughn, WA $117,495 Wauna, WA $118,005 Wilkeson, WA $117,147 Longmire, WA $113,951 Paradise Inn, WA $113,860 Tacoma, WA $118,191 Camp Murray, WA $117,872 Mcchord Afb, WA $118,182

Lakewood, WA $118,170 University Place, WA $118,190 Olympia, WA $115,863 Lacey, WA $116,127 Tumwater, WA $115,910 Aberdeen, WA $114,021 Adna, WA $114,428 Allyn, WA $117,365

Amanda Park, WA $112,751 Bay Center, WA $112,858 Belfair, WA $117,602 Bucoda, WA $115,871 Centralia, WA $115,691 Chehalis, WA $115,141 Cinebar, WA $114,968 Copalis Beach, WA $112,990

Copalis Crossing, WA $112,794 Cosmopolis, WA $114,659 Curtis, WA $113,584 Doty, WA $114,751 East Olympia, WA $116,068 Elma, WA $115,763 Ethel, WA $114,101 Galvin, WA $115,623

Grapeview, WA $116,885 Grayland, WA $112,948 Hoodsport, WA $116,519 Hoquiam, WA $113,664 Humptulips, WA $113,191 Lebam, WA $113,485 Lilliwaup, WA $117,097 Littlerock, WA $115,869

Mccleary, WA $115,894 Mckenna, WA $116,399 Malone, WA $115,748 Matlock, WA $115,800 Menlo, WA $113,547 Moclips, WA $112,807 Montesano, WA $115,331 Mossyrock, WA $113,210

Napavine, WA $114,844 Neilton, WA $113,090 Oakville, WA $115,640 Ocean Shores, WA $113,141 Onalaska, WA $114,982 Pacific Beach, WA $112,813 Pe Ell, WA $113,826 Quinault, WA $113,396

Rainier, WA $116,065 Raymond, WA $113,685 Rochester, WA $115,679 Roy, WA $116,993 Ryderwood, WA $113,055 Salkum, WA $114,025 Satsop, WA $115,539 Shelton, WA $116,258

Silver Creek, WA $113,986 South Bend, WA $112,808 Taholah, WA $112,677 Tahuya, WA $116,906 Tenino, WA $115,956 Tokeland, WA $113,056 Toledo, WA $113,541 Union, WA $116,580

Vader, WA $113,458 Westport, WA $113,183 Winlock, WA $113,973 Yelm, WA $116,002 Amboy, WA $113,591 Appleton, WA $111,438 Ariel, WA $113,293 Battle Ground, WA $113,914

Bingen, WA $112,404 Brush Prairie, WA $114,057 Camas, WA $114,047 Carrolls, WA $113,107 Carson, WA $113,267 Castle Rock, WA $113,202 Cathlamet, WA $112,816 Centerville, WA $111,050

Chinook, WA $111,949 Cougar, WA $112,784 Dallesport, WA $111,284 Glenwood, WA $111,361 Goldendale, WA $111,013 Grays River, WA $112,689 Heisson, WA $113,848 Husum, WA $112,145

Ilwaco, WA $112,015 Kalama, WA $113,157 Kelso, WA $113,358 Klickitat, WA $111,286 La Center, WA $113,819 Long Beach, WA $112,233 Longview, WA $113,291 Lyle, WA $111,339

Nahcotta, WA $112,213 Naselle, WA $112,331 North Bonneville, WA $113,139 Ocean Park, WA $112,820 Oysterville, WA $112,466 Ridgefield, WA $113,942 Rosburg, WA $112,194 Seaview, WA $112,177

Silverlake, WA $113,246 Skamokawa, WA $112,499 Stevenson, WA $113,095 Toutle, WA $112,947 Trout Lake, WA $111,899 Underwood, WA $112,340 Vancouver, WA $114,383 Wahkiacus, WA $111,150

Washougal, WA $113,812 White Salmon, WA $112,024 Wishram, WA $111,021 Woodland, WA $113,551 Yacolt, WA $113,655 Wenatchee, WA $111,082 East Wenatchee, WA $110,936 Ardenvoir, WA $111,050

Brewster, WA $110,720 Bridgeport, WA $110,587 Carlton, WA $110,755 Cashmere, WA $111,055 Chelan, WA $110,866 Chelan Falls, WA $110,923 Conconully, WA $110,661 Dryden, WA $111,223

Entiat, WA $110,912 Ephrata, WA $110,504 George, WA $111,095 Leavenworth, WA $111,762 Loomis, WA $110,664 Malaga, WA $111,102 Malott, WA $110,699 Mansfield, WA $110,229

Manson, WA $110,893 Marlin, WA $110,006 Mazama, WA $110,778 Methow, WA $110,634 Monitor, WA $111,027 Moses Lake, WA $110,537 Okanogan, WA $110,589 Omak, WA $110,690

Orondo, WA $110,756 Oroville, WA $110,825 Palisades, WA $110,425 Pateros, WA $110,677 Peshastin, WA $110,981 Quincy, WA $110,901 Riverside, WA $110,664 Rock Island, WA $110,701

Soap Lake, WA $110,338 Stehekin, WA $110,806 Stratford, WA $110,062 Tonasket, WA $110,724 Twisp, WA $110,829 Warden, WA $110,956 Waterville, WA $110,450 Wauconda, WA $110,594

Wilson Creek, WA $109,953 Winthrop, WA $110,865 Yakima, WA $109,886 Brownstown, WA $109,886 Buena, WA $110,212 Cle Elum, WA $111,717 Cowiche, WA $109,886 Easton, WA $113,489

Ellensburg, WA $110,000 Naches, WA $111,670 Grandview, WA $112,831 Granger, WA $111,555 Harrah, WA $109,886 Kittitas, WA $109,982 Mabton, WA $111,702 Moxee, WA $110,240

Outlook, WA $111,549 Parker, WA $109,919 Ronald, WA $112,309 Roslyn, WA $112,174 Selah, WA $109,886 South Cle Elum, WA $112,225 Sunnyside, WA $113,307 Thorp, WA $110,369

Tieton, WA $109,886 Toppenish, WA $111,297 Vantage, WA $111,041 Wapato, WA $109,966 White Swan, WA $110,159 Zillah, WA $110,373 Airway Heights, WA $111,416 Chattaroy, WA $111,277

Cheney, WA $111,266 Colbert, WA $111,368 Deer Park, WA $111,253 Edwall, WA $111,123 Elk, WA $111,043 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $111,400 Fairfield, WA $111,155 Ford, WA $111,174

Four Lakes, WA $111,402 Greenacres, WA $111,332 Lamont, WA $110,903 Latah, WA $110,982 Liberty Lake, WA $111,274 Marshall, WA $111,416 Mead, WA $111,286 Medical Lake, WA $111,348

Mica, WA $111,334 Newman Lake, WA $111,211 Nine Mile Falls, WA $111,357 Otis Orchards, WA $111,319 Reardan, WA $111,258 Rockford, WA $111,240 Spangle, WA $111,286 Sprague, WA $110,924

Tekoa, WA $110,816 Tumtum, WA $111,217 Valleyford, WA $111,371 Veradale, WA $111,395 Waverly, WA $111,116 Wellpinit, WA $111,040 Addy, WA $110,885 Albion, WA $110,743

Almira, WA $110,041 Belmont, WA $110,636 Benge, WA $110,565 Boyds, WA $110,615 Chewelah, WA $110,978 Clayton, WA $111,180 Colfax, WA $110,728 Colton, WA $110,003

Colville, WA $110,747 Coulee City, WA $110,119 Coulee Dam, WA $110,445 Creston, WA $110,455 Curlew, WA $110,668 Cusick, WA $110,288 Danville, WA $110,638 Davenport, WA $110,902

Electric City, WA $110,414 Elmer City, WA $110,703 Endicott, WA $110,790 Evans, WA $110,756 Farmington, WA $110,488 Fruitland, WA $110,863 Garfield, WA $110,583 Gifford, WA $110,775

Grand Coulee, WA $110,346 Harrington, WA $110,791 Hartline, WA $109,961 Hay, WA $110,449 Hunters, WA $110,794 Inchelium, WA $110,528 Ione, WA $109,970 Keller, WA $110,315

Kettle Falls, WA $110,688 Lacrosse, WA $110,565 Lamona, WA $110,421 Laurier, WA $110,608 Lincoln, WA $110,782 Loon Lake, WA $111,085 Malden, WA $111,091 Malo, WA $110,737

Marcus, WA $111,091 Metaline, WA $110,460 Metaline Falls, WA $109,820 Mohler, WA $110,703 Nespelem, WA $110,454 Newport, WA $110,632 Northport, WA $110,761 Oakesdale, WA $110,856

Odessa, WA $110,200 Orient, WA $110,581 Palouse, WA $110,401 Pullman, WA $110,336 Republic, WA $110,618 Rice, WA $110,725 Ritzville, WA $110,657 Rosalia, WA $111,125

Saint John, WA $110,889 Springdale, WA $111,038 Steptoe, WA $111,406 Thornton, WA $110,912 Uniontown, WA $109,897 Usk, WA $110,523 Valley, WA $110,990 Wilbur, WA $110,375

Spokane, WA $111,416 Pasco, WA $114,781 Benton City, WA $114,764 Beverly, WA $111,384 Bickleton, WA $111,085 Burbank, WA $115,188 College Place, WA $112,837 Connell, WA $112,486

Dayton, WA $110,627 Dixie, WA $111,670 Eltopia, WA $114,148 Hooper, WA $110,324 Kahlotus, WA $111,252 Kennewick, WA $115,863 Lind, WA $110,671 Mesa, WA $113,821

Othello, WA $111,940 Paterson, WA $113,441 Plymouth, WA $115,288 Pomeroy, WA $110,616 Prescott, WA $112,318 Mattawa, WA $112,218 Prosser, WA $113,644 Richland, WA $115,186

West Richland, WA $115,187 Roosevelt, WA $110,543 Royal City, WA $111,270 Starbuck, WA $110,937 Touchet, WA $114,022 Waitsburg, WA $111,343 Walla Walla, WA $112,344 Wallula, WA $114,910

Washtucna, WA $110,486 Anatone, WA $109,699 Asotin, WA $110,029 Clarkston, WA $110,285

Technical Applications Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technical Applications Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Technical Applications Scientist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technical Applications Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technical Applications Scientist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$142,183	$68.0	20%
Internet	$139,813	$67.0	18%
Biotechnology	$136,259	$66.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$132,704	$64.0	12%
Financial Services	$130,334	$63.0	10%

Technical Applications Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Applications Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$107,119

Average $118,486/year

$129,194

$8,927

Average $9,874/month

$10,766

$2,060

Average $2,279/week

$2,485

$51

Average $57/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,194	$10,766	$2,485	$62
Average	$118,486	$9,874	$2,279	$57
25th Percentile	$107,119	$8,927	$2,060	$51

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