Biological Technicians pay in Durham-Chapel Hill
In Durham-Chapel Hill (NC), the median pay for biological technicians is $28.08 an hour ($58,400 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($57,510). It is 5% lower than the North Carolina median ($61,720).
Pay range for biological technicians in Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.85 | $41,300 |
| 25% of workers | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.08 | $58,400 |
| 75% of workers | $30.73 | $63,920 |
| 90% of workers | $37.75 | $78,530 |
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 (this page) | $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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