Biological Technicians Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $49,940 -4% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $41,660
    50th (median)
    $49,940
    75th
    $51,630
    90th
    $61,110

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Biological Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $54,200
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,810
    Tucson, AZ $46,460

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,950
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,640
    Conservation Scientists $83,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Flagstaff, AZ is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 4% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,660.