Biological Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for biological technicians is $26.42 an hour ($54,950 a year). About 2,820 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($57,510). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.80 | $43,270 |
| 25% of workers | $23.16 | $48,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.42 | $54,950 |
| 75% of workers | $34.38 | $71,510 |
| 90% of workers | $38.72 | $80,530 |
Biological Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| State College | $62,000 | 130 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $60,630 | 1,950 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $51,320 | 120 |
| Reading | $50,400 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $47,810 | 320 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $47,110 | 0 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $44,960 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | $59,420 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $57,680 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $60,650 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $54,610 |
| Food Science Technicians | $48,060 |
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