Biological Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for biological technicians is $27.65 an hour ($57,510 a year). About 69,620 people work in this job there.
Pay range for biological technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.39 | $40,330 |
| 25% of workers | $23.14 | $48,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| 75% of workers | $34.39 | $71,520 |
| 90% of workers | $40.84 | $84,940 |
Best-paying states for biological technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $53,290
- California · $71,440
- Colorado · $59,400
- Connecticut · $62,360
- Florida · $48,700
- Georgia · $52,420
- Hawaii · $48,770
- Illinois · $55,790
- Indiana · $58,790
- Iowa · $48,050
- Maine · $60,160
- Maryland · $52,900
- Massachusetts · $62,070
- Michigan · $51,070
- Minnesota · $48,130
- Missouri · $50,640
- Nebraska · $48,220
- New Jersey · $66,040
- New York · $61,210
- North Carolina · $61,720
- Ohio · $51,080
- Oregon · $52,190
- Pennsylvania · $54,950
- South Carolina · $53,040
- Tennessee · $50,840
- Texas · $50,130
- Utah · $52,960
- Virginia · $53,360
- Washington · $60,800
- Wisconsin · $51,750
Education, experience and outlook for biological technicians
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,390 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $61,990 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,560 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $72,060 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $49,630 |
| Food Science Technicians | $52,130 |
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