Biological Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $49,570 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $40,770
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 70
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,770
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $49,570
    75th
    $56,560
    90th
    $58,980

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Biological Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $57,350
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,140
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $55,740
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $53,410
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $52,680

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.7% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,770 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.