Biological Technicians Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $35,970 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $33,290
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,290
    25th
    $35,970
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $44,120
    90th
    $65,960

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Biological Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $26,110
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $70,240
    Conservation Scientists $65,170
    School Psychologists $70,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,530
    Chemical Technicians $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Amarillo, TX is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Amarillo, TX is 30.8% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,290 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,970.