How much does a biological technician make in Atlanta?
$53,370a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $25.66 an hour or $4,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.66
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,050Median: $53,370Highest 10%: $69,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $53,370 | $25.66 | |
| 75th | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $69,360 | $33.35 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Athens, GA | $64,360 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,620 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $25.66 ($53,370 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $53,370 against $57,510 nationally, 7% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $52,420, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for biological technician pay?
66 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,360 or more.
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.