Biological Technicians Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $48,420 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $63,510
Employed locally 150
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $61,380
    90th
    $63,510

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Biological Technicians salary is 47% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $75,300
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,900
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $94,290
    Chemical Technicians $62,020
    School Psychologists $79,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Burlington, VT is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Burlington, VT is 6.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.