How much does a biological technician make in Portland?
$53,000a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $25.48 an hour or $4,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.48
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $53,000Highest 10%: $77,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 75th | $65,720 | $31.60 | |
| 90th | $77,720 | $37.37 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Scientist | $119,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $100,700 |
| School Psychologist | $84,680 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $84,490 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,930 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,440 |
| Life | $77,770 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,290 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,340 |
| Chemist | $64,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $25.48 ($53,000 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $53,000 against $57,510 nationally, 8% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $60,160, so Portland pays 12% less.
Where does Portland rank for biological technician pay?
70 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,720 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.