SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Utica, NY is $48,670 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 15.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Utica, NY is $48,670 a year, trailing the national median of $57,510 by 15.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,150 and $60,260. The lowest tenth earn under $39,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,430.
Within the state, Syracuse records the highest median at $63,060. Of the 351 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 231st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $39,150 | −31.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,670 | −15.4% |
| 75th | $60,260 | +4.8% |
| 90th | $70,430 | +22.5% |
| Mean | $50,540 | −12.1% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $48,670 buys what $45,107 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,107US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,670 a year, 15.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,040 to $70,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Syracuse, at $63,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $48,670, or $23.40 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 Utica, NY is 15.4% 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 Utica, NY earns more than $70,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,040 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 Syracuse, at $63,060 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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