Biological Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,720 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $47,290
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 1,390
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,290
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $75,970
    90th
    $75,970

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    State College, PA $59,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,090
    District of Columbia $55,910
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $55,700

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $68,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Denver, CO is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 18.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,290 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.