Biological Technicians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $44,460 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $73,690
Employed locally 140
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $54,430
    90th
    $73,690

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Biological Technicians salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68,940
    Food Science Technicians$45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Fresno, CA is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Fresno, CA is 14.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.