Biological Technicians Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $47,900 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $72,740
Employed locally 250
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $72,740

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Biological Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Bloomington, IN $64,570
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $57,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,660
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,290
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $51,980
    Mississippi $50,650

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,510
    Chemists $63,420
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $80,000
    Social Science Research Assistants $39,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $72,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Ann Arbor, MI is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 7.9% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.