How much does a biological technician make in Houston?
$50,140a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.11 an hour or $4,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.11
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $50,140Highest 10%: $81,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| Median | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 75th | $63,600 | $30.58 | |
| 90th | $81,410 | $39.14 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Tyler, TX | $77,020 |
| Austin, TX | $54,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,430 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,750 |
| College Station, TX | $34,690 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.11 ($50,140 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,140 against $57,510 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,130, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for biological technician pay?
112 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,410 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.