SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Ogden
Ogden, UT · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ogden, UT is $51,780 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 10.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ogden, UT is $51,780 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 10.0%. Half of workers earn between $49,960 and $65,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,670 and the ninetieth at $82,550.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Salt Lake City records the highest median at $52,960. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 255th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | −31.0% |
| 25th | $49,960 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,780 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $65,430 | +13.8% |
| 90th | $82,550 | +43.5% |
| Mean | $58,350 | +1.5% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $52,960 | 500 | |
| 2 | Provo | $51,900 | 40 | |
| 3 | Logan | $40,500 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ogden sit close to the national average, so $51,780 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$51,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,356US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,780 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,670 to $82,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $52,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Ogden, UT?
The median annual wage is $51,780, or $24.89 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 Ogden, UT is 10.0% 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 Ogden, UT earns more than $82,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,670 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 Salt Lake City, at $52,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Ogden, UT. 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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