Biological Technicians

Occupation

$52,000
National Median Salary
$25.00
Median Hourly Wage
76,190
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$38,060
$45,380
$52,000
$66,410
$81,990

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+25.9%
10 Year Change
$41,290
2014 Median
$52,000
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Biological Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $82,760 50
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $82,760 50
Computer Systems Design and Related Services $67,170 —
Management of Companies and Enterprises $61,830 440
Offices of Physicians $61,160 380

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Top Paying States for Biological Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
Massachusetts $65,020 8,610
Connecticut $64,860 700
California $64,020 10,680
New Jersey $63,430 1,610
New York $58,750 5,040

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Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) Computer Systems Design and Related Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Offices of Physicians Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Chemical Manufacturing Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Temporary Help Services Employment Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services