How much does a biological technician make in Boulder?
$75,390a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $36.25 an hour or $6,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.25
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $75,390Highest 10%: $126,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.90 | |
| 90th | $126,800 | $60.97 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Denver, CO | $65,140 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $55,700 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| School Psychologist | $143,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,300 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $140,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $130,300 |
| Materials Scientist | $126,900 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $121,900 |
| Geoscientist | $107,900 |
| Chemist | $105,600 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,800 |
| Physicist | $104,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $36.25 ($75,390 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $75,390 against $57,510 nationally, 31% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $59,400, so Boulder pays 27% more.
Where does Boulder rank for biological technician pay?
4 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,800 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.