Biological Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,150 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $78,530
Employed locally 1,870
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $60,090
    90th
    $78,530

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Biological Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,880

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Houston, TX is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.14 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 5.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.