SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tulsa, OK is $49,650 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 13.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tulsa, OK is $49,650 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 13.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,670 and $63,200. The lowest tenth earn under $40,210, while the highest tenth earn more than $67,320.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $47,530. Of the 521 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 276th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | −30.1% |
| 25th | $45,670 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $49,650 | −13.7% |
| 75th | $63,200 | +9.9% |
| 90th | $67,320 | +17.1% |
| Mean | $52,120 | −9.4% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $47,530 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tulsa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,650 goes as far as $56,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,650 a year, 13.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,210 to $67,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $47,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Tulsa, OK?
The median annual wage is $49,650, or $23.87 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 Tulsa, OK is 13.7% 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 Tulsa, OK earns more than $67,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,210 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 Oklahoma City, at $47,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Tulsa, OK. 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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