Biological Technicians pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for biological technicians is $30.18 an hour ($62,780 a year). About 3,270 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($57,510). It is 3% higher than the New York median ($61,210).
Pay range for biological technicians in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.83 | $41,240 |
| 25% of workers | $25.57 | $53,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.18 | $62,780 |
| 75% of workers | $36.39 | $75,680 |
| 90% of workers | $41.70 | $86,730 |
Biological Technicians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $63,060 | 170 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $62,780 | 3,270 |
| Ithaca | $60,900 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $60,580 | 840 |
| Utica-Rome | $48,670 | 0 |
| Rochester | $47,670 | 110 |
| Kingston | $47,530 | 30 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | $60,320 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $109,620 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $111,380 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $75,260 |
| Microbiologists | $85,710 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $64,730 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $65,330 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $62,650 |
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