Biological Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for biological technicians is $29.67 an hour ($61,720 a year). About 2,460 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($57,510). North Carolina ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.85 | $41,300 |
| 25% of workers | $23.46 | $48,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.67 | $61,720 |
| 75% of workers | $32.01 | $66,570 |
| 90% of workers | $38.01 | $79,070 |
Biological Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $64,200 | 350 |
| Wilmington | $62,960 | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $62,060 | 140 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $59,890 | 50 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $58,400 | 1,040 |
| Burlington | $53,980 | 50 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $52,930 | 50 |
| Asheville | $52,440 | 30 |
| Fayetteville | $47,580 | 30 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
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|---|---|
| Social Science Research Assistants | $63,710 |
| Chemical Technicians | $59,030 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $49,200 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $51,630 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $48,360 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $51,470 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $59,240 |
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