Biological Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $40,890 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.66
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $40,890
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $64,680

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Biological Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Richmond, VA $61,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,330
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,720
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $56,650
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $55,760

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,420
    Conservation Scientists $72,600
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940
    Soil and Plant Scientists $86,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $19.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.25 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 21.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.