Biological Technicians Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $47,420 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $26,480
90th percentile $67,170
Employed locally 70
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,480
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $56,500
    90th
    $67,170

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Biological Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Missoula, MT $50,310
    Helena, MT $47,090

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Soil and Plant Scientists $62,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $66,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,990
    Chemists $53,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Bozeman, MT is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.27 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Bozeman, MT is 8.8% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,480 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.