Biological Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $39,560 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $27,550
90th percentile $64,420
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,550
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $64,420

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Biological Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $54,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other $89,860
    Conservation Scientists $65,170
    School Psychologists $80,660
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $61,140
    Urban and Regional Planners $59,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.93 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,550 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.