Biological Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for biological technicians is $34.34 an hour ($71,440 a year). About 9,210 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($57,510). California ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.45 | $46,700 |
| 25% of workers | $27.02 | $56,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.34 | $71,440 |
| 75% of workers | $44.72 | $93,010 |
| 90% of workers | $58.50 | $121,670 |
Biological Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $95,220 | 2,690 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $72,940 | 790 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $67,060 | 1,770 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $66,610 | 1,830 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $66,240 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $66,110 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $64,410 | 710 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $60,470 | 130 |
| Vallejo | $60,360 | 50 |
| Salinas | $59,320 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $58,240 | 80 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $58,070 | 50 |
| Fresno | $46,450 | 110 |
| Visalia | $41,080 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for biological technicians
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $78,350 |
| Chemical Technicians | $59,510 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $58,120 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $61,220 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $60,250 |
| Food Science Technicians | $54,200 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $102,100 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $60,320 |
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