Biological Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 19 metro areas • California
Biological Technicians in California earn a median salary of $54,804 per year on average across 19 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.4% vs the national median of $52,000. An estimated 9,910 biological technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $39,560 to $79,270 depending on location.
$54,804
Avg median salary in California
$79,270
Highest paying metro
$39,560
Lowest paying metro
9,910
Employed in California
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Biological Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $79,270 | $63,940 | $99,990 | 3,510 |
| San Jose, CA | $71,920 | $54,960 | $91,680 | 720 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,270 | $50,750 | $80,920 | 1,740 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,570 | $48,510 | $78,350 | 720 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,070 | $55,670 | $76,300 | 2,160 |
| Vallejo, CA | $60,360 | $52,420 | $79,880 | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,160 | $48,890 | $67,300 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,200 | $45,920 | $79,260 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,150 | $40,000 | $65,310 | 150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $55,400 | $44,280 | $74,010 | 100 |
| Stockton, CA | $54,910 | $49,250 | $67,120 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,500 | $40,740 | $69,830 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $48,010 | $48,010 | $62,980 | 60 |
| North Coast Region of California | $45,410 | $39,560 | $57,350 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,460 | $39,690 | $54,430 | 140 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $44,240 | $39,690 | $49,150 | 100 |
| Redding, CA | $44,120 | $39,560 | $49,000 | 40 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,690 | $39,690 | $44,240 | 60 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $39,560 | $39,560 | $49,000 | 70 |