SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Austin
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 8 metro areas compared
At $54,260, median pay for Biological Technicians in Austin, TX tracks the national median of $57,510 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,260, median pay for Biological Technicians in Austin, TX tracks the national median of $57,510 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,410 to $66,890.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tyler records the highest median at $77,020. Of the 598 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 351st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,780 | −29.1% |
| 25th | $46,410 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $54,260 | −5.7% |
| 75th | $66,890 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $80,050 | +39.2% |
| Mean | $58,230 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler | $77,020 | 50 | |
| 2 | Houston | $50,140 | 1,660 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $49,430 | 170 | |
| 4 | McAllen | $46,860 | 40 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $45,750 | 220 | |
| 6 | Lubbock | $38,640 | 30 | |
| 7 | Brownsville | $36,090 | 30 | |
| 8 | College Station | $34,690 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Austin run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $54,260 goes as far as $55,881 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,881US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,260 a year, 5.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,780 to $80,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tyler, at $77,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Austin, TX?
The median annual wage is $54,260, or $26.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,510, so pay in Austin, TX is 5.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Austin, TX earns more than $80,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,780 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tyler, at $77,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Austin, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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