Biological Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $49,870 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $65,390
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $46,090
    50th (median)
    $49,870
    75th
    $64,300
    90th
    $65,390

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Biological Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Worcester, MA $65,960
    Massachusetts $65,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    Barnstable Town, MA $64,260
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,160
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,090

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,730
    Conservation Scientists $76,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,820
    Biological Scientists, All Other $74,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,080
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 4.1% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,090.