Biological Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $52,930 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.45
10th percentile $41,200
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,200
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $52,930
    75th
    $61,060
    90th
    $63,390

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Biological Technicians salary is 12% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $76,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,080
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,370
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,780
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Hickory, NC is $25.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 1.8% above 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,200 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.