Biological Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for biological technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$78,170
- New Jersey$70,010
- Massachusetts$67,420
- Connecticut$67,040
- Indiana$63,350
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Idaho$45,870
- South Dakota$46,460
- Alabama$48,940
- Hawaii$49,080
- Louisiana$49,770
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $78,170 | $71,440 | $38 | +27.4% | 9,210 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $70,010 | $66,040 | $34 | +14.1% | 1,290 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $67,420 | $62,070 | $32 | +9.8% | 8,430 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $67,040 | $62,360 | $32 | +9.2% | 650 |
| 5 | Indiana | $63,350 | $58,790 | $30 | +3.2% | 1,020 |
| 6 | Colorado | $63,180 | $59,400 | $30 | +2.9% | 1,990 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $61,520 | $64,770 | $30 | +0.2% | 210 |
| 8 | New York | $60,960 | $61,210 | $29 | -0.7% | 5,050 |
| 9 | Washington | $60,770 | $60,800 | $29 | -1% | 3,210 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $60,370 | $61,720 | $29 | -1.6% | 2,460 |
| 11 | Maine | $59,680 | $60,160 | $29 | -2.8% | 510 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $59,630 | $54,950 | $29 | -2.9% | 2,820 |
| 13 | Delaware | $59,440 | $58,550 | $29 | -3.2% | 180 |
| 14 | Maryland | $59,080 | $52,900 | $28 | -3.7% | 3,470 |
| 15 | Arizona | $59,050 | $53,290 | $28 | -3.8% | 830 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $58,680 | $56,930 | $28 | -4.4% | 330 |
| 17 | Kansas | $58,460 | $51,630 | $28 | -4.8% | 480 |
| 18 | Alaska | $58,040 | $56,470 | $28 | -5.4% | 410 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $57,910 | $50,840 | $28 | -5.7% | 1,240 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $57,870 | $55,540 | $28 | -5.7% | 240 |
| 21 | Utah | $57,850 | $52,960 | $28 | -5.8% | 710 |
| 22 | Virginia | $57,850 | $53,360 | $28 | -5.8% | 1,820 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $57,740 | $45,530 | $28 | -5.9% | 140 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $57,650 | $51,440 | $28 | -6.1% | 100 |
| 25 | Illinois | $56,790 | $55,790 | $27 | -7.5% | 790 |
| 26 | Missouri | $56,470 | $50,640 | $27 | -8% | 620 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $56,250 | $55,330 | $27 | -8.4% | 250 |
| 28 | Oregon | $55,920 | $52,190 | $27 | -8.9% | 1,590 |
| 29 | Georgia | $55,190 | $52,420 | $27 | -10.1% | 860 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $55,120 | $51,750 | $27 | -10.2% | 1,800 |
| 31 | Ohio | $54,910 | $51,080 | $26 | -10.5% | 2,240 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $54,730 | $53,040 | $26 | -10.8% | 550 |
| 33 | Vermont | $54,670 | $51,190 | $26 | -10.9% | 220 |
| 34 | Iowa | $54,470 | $48,050 | $26 | -11.3% | 800 |
| 35 | Nevada | $54,100 | $51,680 | $26 | -11.9% | 280 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $53,270 | $48,130 | $26 | -13.2% | 1,400 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $52,530 | $48,910 | $25 | -14.4% | 260 |
| 38 | Texas | $52,470 | $50,130 | $25 | -14.5% | 2,730 |
| 39 | Florida | $52,420 | $48,700 | $25 | -14.6% | 3,170 |
| 40 | Montana | $52,370 | $49,920 | $25 | -14.7% | 430 |
| 41 | Michigan | $52,300 | $51,070 | $25 | -14.8% | 1,160 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $51,640 | $49,570 | $25 | -15.9% | 140 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $51,490 | $47,850 | $25 | -16.1% | 360 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $51,460 | $48,220 | $25 | -16.2% | 600 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $51,030 | $46,930 | $25 | -16.9% | 420 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $51,010 | $46,480 | $25 | -16.9% | 190 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $49,770 | $47,310 | $24 | -18.9% | 190 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $49,080 | $48,770 | $24 | -20% | 830 |
| 49 | Alabama | $48,940 | $49,220 | $24 | -20.3% | 270 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $46,460 | $41,300 | $22 | -24.3% | 230 |
| 51 | Idaho | $45,870 | $42,130 | $22 | -25.3% | 450 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 221 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,220 | $99,540 | 2,690 |
| 2 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $77,170 | $74,720 | 180 |
| 3 | Tyler, TX | $77,020 | $65,760 | 50 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $75,390 | $78,260 | 110 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $72,940 | $78,870 | 790 |
| 6 | Peoria, IL | $72,120 | $66,410 | 50 |
| 7 | Worcester, MA | $69,730 | $68,590 | 740 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,060 | $69,330 | 1,770 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $66,610 | $71,110 | 1,830 |
| 10 | Charlottesville, VA | $66,590 | $62,620 | 280 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing biological technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $100,160 | $98,290 | — |
| 2 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $65,970 | $64,770 | 230 |
| 3 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $65,930 | $68,700 | 70 |
| 4 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $65,810 | $67,900 | 70 |
| 5 | Junior Colleges | $65,110 | $64,240 | 240 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $64,810 | $65,490 | 250 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $64,810 | $65,490 | 250 |
| 8 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $64,810 | $65,490 | 250 |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $63,440 | $64,010 | 190 |
| 10 | Chemical Manufacturing | $63,190 | $72,530 | 6,570 |
| 11 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $63,190 | $72,970 | 6,320 |
| 12 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $63,080 | $71,920 | 6,990 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do biological technicians make in the U.S.?
The median biological technicians salary in the United States is $57,510 per year (mean $61,380), and about 80% earn between $40,330 and $84,940.
How much do biological technicians make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays biological technicians the most?
California has the highest average pay for biological technicians at $78,170 per year (median $71,440).
What is the job outlook for biological technicians?
Employment is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 9,100 openings per year.
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