Biological Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $52,300 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $70,940
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $52,300
    75th
    $58,560
    90th
    $70,940

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Biological Technicians salary is 40% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Connecticut $64,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    State College, PA $59,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,090
    District of Columbia $55,910

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.11 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.