Biological Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $44,340 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $76,670
Employed locally 150
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $44,340
    75th
    $65,560
    90th
    $76,670

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Biological Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,880

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Austin, TX is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.49 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 14.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.