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How much does a biological technician make in Iowa City?

$48,050a year

Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,004 a month.

Hourly
$23.10
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
132 of 168
Jobs in the area
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,310Median: $48,050Highest 10%: $63,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,310$18.90
25th$48,050$23.10
Median$48,050$23.10
75th$63,280$30.42
90th$63,280$30.42

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for biological technicians.

Omaha, NE$49,440
Biological Technician salary in Iowa Biological Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,210
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$89,570
Medical Scientist$81,580
Biological Scientist$80,100
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$78,780
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$63,690
Life$62,920
Agricultural Technician$59,820
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a biological technician make an hour in Iowa City?

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $23.10 ($48,050 a year).

Do biological technicians make more in Iowa City than the national average?

No: $48,050 against $57,510 nationally, 16% less.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,050, so Iowa City pays 0% more.

Where does Iowa City rank for biological technician pay?

132 of 168 metro areas with data.

How much does a biological technician make starting out in Iowa City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,280 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.