SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Indiana
Indiana · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Biological Technicians in Indiana is $58,790 per year, close to the national median of $57,510 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Biological Technicians in Indiana is $58,790 per year, close to the national median of $57,510 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,750 and $77,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,140 and the ninetieth at $84,900.
The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Indiana ranks number 11th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bloomington records the highest median at $64,570. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 365th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,140 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $49,750 | −13.5% |
| Median (50th) | $58,790 | +2.2% |
| 75th | $77,190 | +34.2% |
| 90th | $84,900 | +47.6% |
| Mean | $63,350 | +10.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $64,570 | 30 | |
| 2 | Lafayette | $62,630 | 130 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $59,550 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $58,790 goes as far as $63,012 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,012US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,790 a year, 2.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,140 to $84,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $64,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $58,790, or $28.26 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 Indiana is 2.2% higher. 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 Indiana earns more than $84,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,140 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 Bloomington, at $64,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,020 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. 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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