Biological Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $52,440 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $44,350
90th percentile $80,040
Employed locally 30
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,350
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $52,440
    75th
    $66,390
    90th
    $80,040

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Biological Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $59,890
    Anchorage, AK $55,370
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,190
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,110

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,510
    Urban and Regional Planners $65,720
    Physical Scientists, All Other $106,920
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $96,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Asheville, NC is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.48 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 0.8% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,350 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.