Biological Technicians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $62,980 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $78,690
Employed locally 280
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $62,980
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $78,690

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Biological Technicians salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Richmond, VA $61,370
    Vallejo, CA $60,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,330
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,140
    Roanoke, VA $55,520

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $118,830
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,860
    Chemical Technicians $49,660
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,160
    Physical Scientists, All Other $133,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Charlottesville, VA is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.29 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 21.1% above 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.