Biological Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $43,880 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $64,880
Employed locally 500
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $43,880
    75th
    $51,210
    90th
    $64,880

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Biological Technicians salary is 50% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Dallas, TX is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 15.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.