SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Louisiana
Louisiana · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Louisiana is $47,310 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 17.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Louisiana is $47,310 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 17.7%. Half of workers earn between $34,690 and $61,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,390 and the ninetieth at $77,400.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Louisiana ranks 46th by median wage. New Orleans leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 419th of 679 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,390 | −43.7% |
| 25th | $34,690 | −39.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,310 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $61,060 | +6.2% |
| 90th | $77,400 | +34.6% |
| Mean | $49,770 | −13.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $50,200 | 40 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $44,950 | 40 | |
| 3 | Houma | $36,090 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $47,310 goes as far as $53,639 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,639US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,310 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,390 to $77,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $50,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $47,310, or $22.74 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 Louisiana is 17.7% 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 Louisiana earns more than $77,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,390 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 New Orleans, at $50,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. 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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