How much does a biological technician make in Indianapolis?
$59,550a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $59,550Highest 10%: $94,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| Median | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $80,020 | $38.47 | |
| 90th | $94,450 | $45.41 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Lafayette, IN | $62,630 |
| Chicago, IL | $57,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,210 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,510 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Physicist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $104,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $84,990 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $84,820 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $84,570 |
| Geoscientist | $81,330 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $80,030 |
| Medical Scientist | $79,310 |
| Chemist | $78,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $28.63 ($59,550 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $59,550 against $57,510 nationally, 4% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $58,790, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for biological technician pay?
43 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,450 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.