Biological Technicians Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $44,230 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $68,760
Employed locally 30
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $44,230
    75th
    $61,470
    90th
    $68,760

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 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
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,880

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,890
    School Psychologists $74,740
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $115,500
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,510
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,040
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Killeen, TX is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.06 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Killeen, TX is 14.9% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.