Biological Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for biological technicians in the U.S. is $57,510 ($27.65 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $57,510
- Mean annual wage
- $61,380
- Median hourly wage
- $27.65
- Employment
- 69,620
69,620 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,330 | $19.39 |
| 25th percentile | $48,130 | $23.14 |
| Median (50th) | $57,510 | $27.65 |
| 75th percentile | $71,520 | $34.39 |
| 90th percentile | $84,940 | $40.84 |
Highest-paying states for biological technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $71,440 | 9,210 |
| New Jersey | $66,040 | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $64,770 | 210 |
| Connecticut | $62,360 | 650 |
| Massachusetts | $62,070 | 8,430 |
| North Carolina | $61,720 | 2,460 |
| New York | $61,210 | 5,050 |
| Washington | $60,800 | 3,210 |
| Maine | $60,160 | 510 |
| Colorado | $59,400 | 1,990 |
Lowest-paying states
- South Dakota: $41,300 median annual wage
- Idaho: $42,130 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $45,530 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $46,480 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $46,930 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
Typical tasks
- Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
- Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
- Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
- Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
- Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
- Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 13.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.3% |
| Master's degree | 9.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- School Psychologists$95,990
- Chemical Technicians$60,390
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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