Biological Technicians Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $37,600 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 120
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $29,900
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $44,030
    90th
    $63,730

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Biological Technicians salary is 37% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other $80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $35,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in College Station, TX is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in College Station, TX is 27.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,900.