Research Technician Salary in Tacoma, WA

How much does a Research Technician make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Technician in Tacoma, WA is $85,764. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,672 to $100,116, with most professionals earning between $60,752 and $113,183.

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Participates actively in developing, recommending and implementing new approved procedures, or modifications to existing protocols and procedures.

December 23, 2022

Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment exercising judgment and high degree of confidentiality.

March 17, 2023

Maintains records of lab activity during experiments and/or reactions, and continuously updates protocols as techniques evolve or change.

April 01, 2023

Orders and prepares materials and equipment.

May 10, 2023

Operates and maintains very specialized equipment and trains others in equipment usage.

May 10, 2023

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May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Technician in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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72672

100116

85764

Average Total Cash Compensation

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74509

105657

89224

What is the average salary for Research Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Technician in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Research Technician ranges from $72,672 to $100,116 with the average base salary of $85,764. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,509 to $105,657 with the average total cash compensation of $89,224.

View Average Salary for Research Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$85,764	$72,672 - $100,116
Bonus	$3,461	$1,837 - $5,541
Total Pay	$89,224	$74,509 - $105,657

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Technician Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,672 - $100,116	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,672 - $100,116	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,672 - $100,116	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,240 - $98,144	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,197 - $102,217	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,530 - $99,922	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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