Biological Technicians Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $46,500 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $34,090
90th percentile $56,930
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,090
    25th
    $37,950
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $54,420
    90th
    $56,930

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Biological Technicians salary is 44% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890
    California $64,020
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,830
    Physicists $126,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,220
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $84,720
    Chemists $127,070
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Huntsville, AL is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Huntsville, AL is 10.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,090 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,950.