Biological Technicians Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $46,800 -10% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $63,980
Employed locally 60
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $46,800
    75th
    $61,200
    90th
    $63,980

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Biological Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620
    Syracuse, NY $59,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,520
    Albany, GA $50,330

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,220
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,860
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $58,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Ithaca, NY is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Ithaca, NY is 10% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.