Biological Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $55,370 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.62
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $82,840
Employed locally 170
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $55,370
    75th
    $67,720
    90th
    $82,840

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $55,400
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $51,700
    Yakima, WA $50,650
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,480
    North Dakota $48,550

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $26.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.