Biological Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $45,630 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $42,860
    50th (median)
    $45,630
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $61,360

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Biological Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $59,890
    Anchorage, AK $55,370
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,190
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,110

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,840
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,920
    School Psychologists $62,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,140
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Fayetteville, NC is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Fayetteville, NC is 12.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,860.