SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · United States
Biological Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Biological Technicians across the United States is $57,510 per year, measured over 69,620 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $71,440.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Biological Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 73.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $71,440 and South Dakota pays $41,300.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $71,440 | 9,210 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $66,040 | 1,290 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $64,770 | 210 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $62,360 | 650 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $62,070 | 8,430 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $61,720 | 2,460 | |
| 7 | New York | $61,210 | 5,050 | |
| 8 | Washington | $60,800 | 3,210 | |
| 9 | Maine | $60,160 | 510 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $59,400 | 1,990 |
States with the most Biological Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9,210 | $71,440 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 8,430 | $62,070 | |
| 3 | New York | 5,050 | $61,210 | |
| 4 | Maryland | 3,470 | $52,900 | |
| 5 | Washington | 3,210 | $60,800 | |
| 6 | Florida | 3,170 | $48,700 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 2,820 | $54,950 | |
| 8 | Texas | 2,730 | $50,130 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 2,460 | $61,720 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 2,240 | $51,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $95,220 | 2,690 |
| 2 | Trenton | $77,170 | 180 |
| 3 | Tyler | $77,020 | 50 |
| 4 | Boulder | $75,390 | 110 |
| 5 | San Jose | $72,940 | 790 |
| 6 | Peoria | $72,120 | 50 |
| 7 | Worcester | $69,730 | 740 |
| 8 | San Diego | $67,060 | 1,770 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $66,610 | 1,830 |
| 10 | Charlottesville | $66,590 | 280 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.