Biological Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $47,810 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $34,770
90th percentile $64,770
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,770
    25th
    $42,510
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $56,920
    90th
    $64,770

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Biological Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Bloomington, IN $64,570
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $57,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,660
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,290
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $51,980
    Mississippi $50,650

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$65,250
    Chemists$100,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,840
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69,930
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 8.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,770 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,510.