Biological Technicians pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for biological technicians is $24.11 an hour ($50,140 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($57,510). It is about the same as the Texas median ($50,130).
Pay range for biological technicians in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.69 | $38,860 |
| 25% of workers | $19.67 | $40,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.11 | $50,140 |
| 75% of workers | $30.58 | $63,600 |
| 90% of workers | $39.14 | $81,410 |
Biological Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler | $77,020 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $54,260 | 130 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $50,140 | 1,660 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49,430 | 170 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $46,860 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $45,750 | 220 |
| Lubbock | $38,640 | 30 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $36,090 | 30 |
| College Station-Bryan | $34,690 | 120 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | $65,050 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $78,610 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $48,680 |
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