How much does a biological technician make in New York?
$62,780a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 3,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,240Median: $62,780Highest 10%: $86,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,240 | $19.83 | |
| 25th | $53,180 | $25.57 | |
| Median | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $75,680 | $36.38 | |
| 90th | $86,730 | $41.70 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Syracuse, NY | $63,060 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,900 |
| Albany, NY | $60,580 |
| Utica, NY | $48,670 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,670 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.18 ($62,780 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $62,780 against $57,510 nationally, 9% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,210, so New York pays 3% more.
Where does New York rank for biological technician pay?
25 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,730 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.