How much does a biological technician make in Memphis?
$50,840a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,190Median: $50,840Highest 10%: $65,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,190 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $65,400 | $31.44 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $139,800 |
| Microbiologist | $114,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $96,610 |
| Biological Scientist | $86,380 |
| School Psychologist | $84,390 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $81,990 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $78,950 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $78,320 |
| Chemist | $76,980 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $71,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $50,840 against $57,510 nationally, 12% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $50,840, so Memphis pays 0% more.
Where does Memphis rank for biological technician pay?
98 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,400 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.