Biological Technicians Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,200 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $73,260
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $47,200
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $73,260

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Biological Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,950
    Knoxville, TN $58,520
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,450

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $38,410
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $60,620
    Chemical Technicians $49,750
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,900
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $57,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Johnson City, TN is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.22 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Johnson City, TN is 9.2% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.