Biological Technicians Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $47,690 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $75,690
Employed locally 250
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $60,540
    90th
    $75,690

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 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
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    Worcester, MA $65,960
    California $64,020
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,990
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $85,150
    Chemists $94,990
    Biological Scientists, All Other $88,440
    Conservation Scientists $82,950
    Soil and Plant Scientists $79,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Corvallis, OR is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Corvallis, OR is 8.3% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.