The average salary for a biological technician in the United States is $56,540, but the range typically falls between $42,390 and $65,510. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $27.18, with a range between $20.38 and $31.5.
There are approximately 76,990 people employed as a biological technician in the United States. With California, Massachusetts, New York employing the highest number of biological technicians.The state with the best pay for a biological technician is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $66,560, while Idaho has the lowest average annual salary of $40,990.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,970 | $17.78 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,390 | $20.38 |
| Median | $51,430 | $24.73 |
| 75th Percentile | $65,510 | $31.5 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,330 | $38.62 |
The salary of a biological technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a biological technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for biological technicians are Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Tennessee while the worst states are Idaho, South Dakota, Hawaii, Nevada, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,390 | $44,820 | $66,800 |
| Alaska | $39,080 | $54,370 | $80,310 |
| Arizona | $32,550 | $49,240 | $65,690 |
| Arkansas | $32,570 | $49,740 | $64,500 |
| California | $39,800 | $67,270 | $100,120 |
| Colorado | $41,500 | $53,440 | $66,490 |
| Connecticut | $47,320 | $66,560 | $86,860 |
| Delaware | $40,790 | $55,460 | $72,670 |
| District of Columbia | $38,990 | $58,270 | $78,810 |
| Florida | $32,200 | $47,880 | $76,540 |
| Georgia | $36,650 | $49,730 | $64,080 |
| Hawaii | $33,900 | $43,590 | $60,940 |
| Idaho | $33,870 | $40,990 | $53,210 |
| Illinois | $33,970 | $54,130 | $79,620 |
| Indiana | $33,240 | $50,210 | $70,640 |
| Iowa | $40,820 | $54,190 | $70,220 |
| Kansas | $36,280 | $48,790 | $62,210 |
| Kentucky | $30,900 | $41,920 | $54,770 |
| Louisiana | $32,570 | $50,900 | $74,240 |
| Maine | $38,160 | $51,830 | $61,760 |
| Maryland | $38,240 | $53,760 | $76,600 |
| Massachusetts | $46,500 | $65,740 | $89,220 |
| Michigan | $34,570 | $48,300 | $63,550 |
| Minnesota | $37,690 | $56,670 | $76,970 |
| Mississippi | $33,240 | $51,460 | $68,540 |
| Missouri | $37,690 | $53,310 | $77,250 |
| Montana | $33,900 | $43,970 | $59,990 |
| Nebraska | $32,570 | $46,860 | $60,690 |
| Nevada | $33,480 | $45,140 | $60,980 |
| New Hampshire | $38,510 | $56,440 | $82,440 |
| New Jersey | $37,530 | $58,880 | $80,070 |
| New Mexico | $34,570 | $45,110 | $56,010 |
| New York | $36,800 | $57,000 | $79,400 |
| North Carolina | $33,950 | $50,680 | $76,190 |
| North Dakota | $34,570 | $47,220 | $64,900 |
| Ohio | $41,290 | $60,740 | $83,210 |
| Oklahoma | $32,570 | $49,110 | $74,240 |
| Oregon | $37,560 | $51,460 | $70,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,970 | $60,350 | $101,940 |
| Rhode Island | $34,990 | $53,730 | $75,030 |
| South Carolina | $34,830 | $48,440 | $62,890 |
| South Dakota | $34,570 | $42,370 | $52,160 |
| Tennessee | $46,070 | $61,340 | $91,440 |
| Texas | $33,090 | $49,920 | $66,840 |
| Utah | $33,240 | $51,530 | $66,380 |
| Vermont | $38,270 | $49,170 | $61,330 |
| Virginia | $37,690 | $53,340 | $72,720 |
| Washington | $37,710 | $54,790 | $76,350 |
| West Virginia | $32,430 | $47,730 | $75,770 |
| Wisconsin | $36,310 | $50,140 | $62,670 |
| Wyoming | $34,060 | $44,880 | $57,570 |
Even between cities, the salary of a biological technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for biological technicians is Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CT with an average salary of $77,400.The city with the lowest average salary for biological technicians is Carbondale-Marion area, IL with an average salary of $30,870.
Areas with highest average salaries for biological technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for biological technicians
The number of biological technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of biological technicians has decreased by -3,650. On average, the number of biological technicians has been increasing by -1.1% each year. The salary of biological technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of biological technicians has increased by $7,050. On average, the salary of biological technicians has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Biological Technicians are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for biological technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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