Biological Technicians Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $49,040 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $66,420
Employed locally 110
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $44,120
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $57,940
    90th
    $66,420

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Biological Technicians salary is 29% 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $137,200
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $120,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Eugene, OR is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Eugene, OR is 5.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,120.