Biological Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $44,300 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $44,270
90th percentile $62,940
Employed locally 140
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,270
    25th
    $44,280
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $62,940

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Biological Technicians salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Barnstable Town, MA $64,260
    Charlottesville, VA $62,980
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,950
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,200
    School Psychologists $61,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,460
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $45,550
    Chemical Technicians $46,040
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Fayetteville, AR is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.22 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 14.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,270 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,280.