Biological Technicians Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $43,660 -16% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $58,880
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $58,880

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Biological Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,990
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,450
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $56,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,110
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,880

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $64,540
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $73,360
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,060
    Foresters $63,190
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 16% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.