Biological Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $68,890 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.12
10th percentile $45,810
90th percentile $81,600
Employed locally 840
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,810
    25th
    $48,830
    50th (median)
    $68,890
    75th
    $81,600
    90th
    $81,600

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Biological Technicians salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Worcester, MA $65,960

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620
    Syracuse, NY $59,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,520
    Albany, GA $50,330
    Utica-Rome, NY $48,670

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $105,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Albany, NY is $33.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 32.5% above the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,810 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,830.