Biological Technicians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $39,560 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 100
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $45,120
    90th
    $60,440

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Biological Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,990
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,450
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $56,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,110
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,880

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Boise City, ID is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Boise City, ID is 23.9% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.