Biological Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for biological technicians is $57,510 a year. By state, it ranges from $41,300 in South Dakota to $71,440 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,330
- 25th percentile
- $48,130
- Median
- $57,510
- 75th percentile
- $71,520
- Top 10%
- $84,940
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 69,620 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $71,440 | +24% | $46,700 | $121,670 | 9,210 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $66,040 | +15% | $47,650 | $97,850 | 1,290 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $64,770 | +13% | $42,230 | $81,560 | 210 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $62,360 | +8% | $39,520 | $92,180 | 650 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $62,070 | +8% | $49,880 | $94,760 | 8,430 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $61,720 | +7% | $41,300 | $79,070 | 2,460 |
| 7 | New York | $61,210 | +6% | $39,040 | $79,630 | 5,050 |
| 8 | Washington | $60,800 | +6% | $45,720 | $79,580 | 3,210 |
| 9 | Maine | $60,160 | +5% | $46,450 | $79,510 | 510 |
| 10 | Colorado | $59,400 | +3% | $49,480 | $79,380 | 1,990 |
| 11 | Indiana | $58,790 | +2% | $45,140 | $84,900 | 1,020 |
| 12 | Delaware | $58,550 | +2% | $44,570 | $77,910 | 180 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $56,930 | −1% | $38,550 | $79,440 | 330 |
| 14 | Alaska | $56,470 | −2% | $44,720 | $76,860 | 410 |
| 15 | Illinois | $55,790 | −3% | $36,230 | $79,440 | 790 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $55,540 | −3% | $41,410 | $77,860 | 240 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $55,330 | −4% | $44,950 | $69,150 | 250 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $54,950 | −4% | $43,270 | $80,530 | 2,820 |
| 19 | Virginia | $53,360 | −7% | $40,330 | $79,470 | 1,820 |
| 20 | Arizona | $53,290 | −7% | $44,040 | $81,960 | 830 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $53,040 | −8% | $35,710 | $74,890 | 550 |
| 22 | Utah | $52,960 | −8% | $40,330 | $82,500 | 710 |
| 23 | Maryland | $52,900 | −8% | $41,270 | $82,280 | 3,470 |
| 24 | Georgia | $52,420 | −9% | $42,940 | $72,420 | 860 |
| 25 | Oregon | $52,190 | −9% | $40,330 | $73,740 | 1,590 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $51,750 | −10% | $40,330 | $73,570 | 1,800 |
| 27 | Nevada | $51,680 | −10% | $37,620 | $65,930 | 280 |
| 28 | Kansas | $51,630 | −10% | $36,700 | $82,650 | 480 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $51,440 | −11% | $41,620 | $90,900 | 100 |
| 30 | Vermont | $51,190 | −11% | $44,390 | $64,890 | 220 |
| 31 | Ohio | $51,080 | −11% | $36,400 | $79,490 | 2,240 |
| 32 | Michigan | $51,070 | −11% | $38,900 | $67,870 | 1,160 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $50,840 | −12% | $41,440 | $80,330 | 1,240 |
| 34 | Missouri | $50,640 | −12% | $38,800 | $74,600 | 620 |
| 35 | Texas | $50,130 | −13% | $36,960 | $80,600 | 2,730 |
| 36 | Montana | $49,920 | −13% | $40,330 | $64,980 | 430 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $49,570 | −14% | $40,330 | $61,610 | 140 |
| 38 | Alabama | $49,220 | −14% | $35,610 | $62,230 | 270 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $48,910 | −15% | $35,280 | $73,040 | 260 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $48,770 | −15% | $36,090 | $63,520 | 830 |
| 41 | Florida | $48,700 | −15% | $36,050 | $78,130 | 3,170 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $48,220 | −16% | $35,380 | $67,200 | 600 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $48,130 | −16% | $40,940 | $73,280 | 1,400 |
| 44 | Iowa | $48,050 | −16% | $39,310 | $72,510 | 800 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $47,850 | −17% | $38,990 | $75,360 | 360 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $47,310 | −18% | $32,390 | $77,400 | 190 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $46,930 | −18% | $34,920 | $73,750 | 420 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $46,480 | −19% | $40,330 | $62,980 | 190 |
| 49 | Rhode Island | $45,530 | −21% | $43,830 | $79,060 | 140 |
| 50 | Idaho | $42,130 | −27% | $36,030 | $59,010 | 450 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $41,300 | −28% | $38,170 | $56,620 | 230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Biological Technicians salary questions
Which state pays biological technicians the most?
California, with a median of $71,440 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $57,510). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays biological technicians the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $41,300 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most biological technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 9,210, with a median of $71,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.