How much does a biological technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.65 an hour or $4,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.65
- Average (mean)
- $61,380
- Jobs
- 69,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 75th | $71,520 | $34.38 | |
| 90th | $84,940 | $40.84 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $71,440 |
| New Jersey | $66,040 |
| District of Columbia | $64,770 |
| Connecticut | $62,360 |
| Massachusetts | $62,070 |
| North Carolina | $61,720 |
| New York | $61,210 |
| Washington | $60,800 |
| Maine | $60,160 |
| Colorado | $59,400 |
| Indiana | $58,790 |
| Delaware | $58,550 |
| Mississippi | $56,930 |
| Alaska | $56,470 |
| Illinois | $55,790 |
| New Hampshire | $55,540 |
| North Dakota | $55,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,950 |
| Virginia | $53,360 |
| Arizona | $53,290 |
| South Carolina | $53,040 |
| Utah | $52,960 |
| Maryland | $52,900 |
| Georgia | $52,420 |
| Oregon | $52,190 |
| Wisconsin | $51,750 |
| Nevada | $51,680 |
| Kansas | $51,630 |
| West Virginia | $51,440 |
| Vermont | $51,190 |
| Ohio | $51,080 |
| Michigan | $51,070 |
| Tennessee | $50,840 |
| Missouri | $50,640 |
| Texas | $50,130 |
| Montana | $49,920 |
| New Mexico | $49,570 |
| Alabama | $49,220 |
| Kentucky | $48,910 |
| Hawaii | $48,770 |
| Florida | $48,700 |
| Nebraska | $48,220 |
| Minnesota | $48,130 |
| Iowa | $48,050 |
| Oklahoma | $47,850 |
| Louisiana | $47,310 |
| Arkansas | $46,930 |
| Wyoming | $46,480 |
| Rhode Island | $45,530 |
| Idaho | $42,130 |
| South Dakota | $41,300 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $95,220 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,170 |
| Tyler, TX | $77,020 |
| Boulder, CO | $75,390 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,940 |
| Peoria, IL | $72,120 |
| Worcester, MA | $69,730 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,610 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $66,590 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,240 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,110 |
| Richmond, VA | $65,210 |
| Denver, CO | $65,140 |
| Norwich, CT | $64,600 |
In other countries
Biological Technician belongs to the international group "Life science technicians (excluding medical)".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Agricultural Technician$49,630
- Food Science Technician$52,130
- Chemical Technician$60,390
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$55,090
- Geological Technician$53,350
- Hydrologic Technician$64,790
- Nuclear Technician$110,200
- Social Science Research Assistant$61,990
- Forest and Conservation Technician$54,560
- Forensic Science Technician$72,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.65 ($57,510 a year).
How much does a biological technician make a month?
About $4,793 a month before tax, based on a median of $57,510 a year.
How much does a biological technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,330 or less a year ($19.39 an hour); the top 10% make $84,940 or more.
Which state pays biological technicians the most?
California, with a median of $71,440 a year, followed by New Jersey ($66,040) and District of Columbia ($64,770).
Which city pays biological technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $95,220 a year.
How many biological technicians are there in the United States?
About 69,620 people work as biological technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.