SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Biological Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $52,900 per year, 8.0% below the national median of $57,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Biological Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $52,900 per year, 8.0% below the national median of $57,510. Pay ranges from under $40,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,790 to $67,850.
Hagerstown leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 427th of 646 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,430 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $41,790 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $52,900 | −8.0% |
| 75th | $67,850 | +18.0% |
| 90th | $72,240 | +25.6% |
| Mean | $55,690 | −3.2% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $48,210 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $52,900 buys what $50,381 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,381US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,900 a year, 8.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,430 to $72,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $48,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $52,900, or $25.44 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 Baltimore, MD is 8.0% 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 Baltimore, MD earns more than $72,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,430 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 Hagerstown, at $48,210 per year.
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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