Biological Technicians Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $51,180 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $69,920
Employed locally 140
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $42,660
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $59,090
    90th
    $69,920

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Biological Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,720
    Port St. Lucie, FL $57,430
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,940
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $49,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $49,650
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,880

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,110
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Jacksonville, FL is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Jacksonville, FL is 1.6% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,660.