Biological Technicians Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $50,310 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $48,260
90th percentile $59,820
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,260
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $51,460
    90th
    $59,820

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Biological Technicians salary is 18% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,950
    Jackson, MS $58,550

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Scientists, All Other $106,850
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,220
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $120,600
    Conservation Scientists $47,950
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,320
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Gulfport, MS is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Gulfport, MS is 3.2% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,260 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.