How much does a biological technician make in Pennsylvania?
$54,950a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $26.42 an hour or $4,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.42
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,270Median: $54,950Highest 10%: $80,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| 25th | $48,170 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 75th | $71,510 | $34.38 | |
| 90th | $80,530 | $38.72 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| State College, PA | $62,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,630 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $51,320 |
| Reading, PA | $50,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,810 |
| Scranton, PA | $47,110 |
| Allentown, PA | $44,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological technicians.
| 15. Illinois | $55,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $55,540 |
| 17. North Dakota | $55,330 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $54,950 |
| 19. Virginia | $53,360 |
| 20. Arizona | $53,290 |
| 21. South Carolina | $53,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $26.42 ($54,950 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $54,950 against $57,510 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for biological technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays biological technicians the most?
State College, PA, with a median of $62,000 a year.
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.