SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Scranton
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Scranton, PA is $47,110 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 18.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Scranton, PA is $47,110 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 18.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,110 and $60,010. The lowest tenth earn under $47,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $68,450.
Within the state, State College records the highest median at $62,000. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 286th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,110 | −18.1% |
| 25th | $47,110 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,110 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $60,010 | +4.3% |
| 90th | $68,450 | +19.0% |
| Mean | $53,700 | −6.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State College | $62,000 | 130 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $60,630 | 1,950 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $51,320 | 120 | |
| 4 | Reading | $50,400 | 40 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $47,810 | 320 | |
| 6 | Allentown | $44,960 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Scranton run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $47,110 goes as far as $48,268 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,268US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,110 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,110 to $68,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is State College, at $62,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Scranton, PA?
The median annual wage is $47,110, or $22.65 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 Scranton, PA is 18.1% 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 Scranton, PA earns more than $68,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,110 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 State College, at $62,000 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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