How much does a biological technician make in Portland?
$57,200a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,300Median: $57,200Highest 10%: $75,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| Median | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $64,530 | $31.02 | |
| 90th | $75,090 | $36.10 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| Eugene, OR | $53,290 |
| Corvallis, OR | $51,670 |
| Medford, OR | $48,420 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $27.50 ($57,200 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $57,200 against $57,510 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $52,190, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for biological technician pay?
52 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,090 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.