Biological Technicians Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $36,190 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $53,660
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $53,660

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Biological Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,990
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,450
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $56,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,110
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,880

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,130
    Chemists $99,740
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Agricultural Technicians $33,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,160
    Soil and Plant Scientists $88,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Idaho Falls, ID is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.18 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 30.4% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.