How much does a biological technician make in Phoenix?
$61,280a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $61,280Highest 10%: $81,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $51,400 | $24.71 | |
| Median | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $71,150 | $34.21 | |
| 90th | $81,960 | $39.40 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $49,940 |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,550 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $29.46 ($61,280 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $61,280 against $57,510 nationally, 7% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $53,290, so Phoenix pays 15% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for biological technician pay?
33 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,960 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.