How much does a biological technician make in Columbus?
$59,900a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,360Median: $59,900Highest 10%: $84,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| 25th | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| 90th | $84,330 | $40.54 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Cleveland, OH | $52,690 |
| Toledo, OH | $51,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $50,660 |
| Akron, OH | $50,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,510 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $170,400 |
| Psychologist | $127,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $104,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,400 |
| School Psychologist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,920 |
| Hydrologist | $98,200 |
| Chemist | $94,170 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,300 |
| Geoscientist | $84,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $28.80 ($59,900 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $59,900 against $57,510 nationally, 4% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $51,080, so Columbus pays 17% more.
Where does Columbus rank for biological technician pay?
41 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,330 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.