Biological Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $54,720 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 220
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $73,920

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Biological Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $55,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,190
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $52,930
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,410
    Albany, GA $50,330

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants$63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.35 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.