How much does a biological technician make in Milwaukee?
$50,320a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $24.19 an hour or $4,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.19
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,380Median: $50,320Highest 10%: $65,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 25th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| Median | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| 75th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $65,420 | $31.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,150 |
| Madison, WI | $51,750 |
| Green Bay, WI | $42,630 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $24.19 ($50,320 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $50,320 against $57,510 nationally, 13% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $51,750, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for biological technician pay?
106 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,420 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.