How much does a biological technician make in Providence?
$56,850a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $27.33 an hour or $4,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.33
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,830Median: $56,850Highest 10%: $79,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 25th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $56,850 | $27.33 | |
| 75th | $77,030 | $37.03 | |
| 90th | $79,060 | $38.01 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for biological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $27.33 ($56,850 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $56,850 against $57,510 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $45,530, so Providence pays 25% more.
Where does Providence rank for biological technician pay?
53 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,060 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.