Biological Technicians pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for biological technicians is $23.41 an hour ($48,700 a year). About 3,170 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($57,510). Florida ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological technicians in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| 25% of workers | $18.38 | $38,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.41 | $48,700 |
| 75% of workers | $29.86 | $62,120 |
| 90% of workers | $37.56 | $78,130 |
Biological Technicians pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $62,070 | 80 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $59,170 | 60 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $52,570 | 860 |
| Jacksonville | $51,560 | 150 |
| Gainesville | $49,940 | 80 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $49,180 | 810 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $49,160 | 60 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $47,910 | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $47,180 | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $45,290 | 440 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $41,450 | 60 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $36,050 | 100 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $48,840 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $64,140 |
| Chemical Technicians | $54,050 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $63,180 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $50,700 |
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