Biological Technicians Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $58,520 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $40,280
90th percentile $93,050
Employed locally 350
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,280
    25th
    $46,770
    50th (median)
    $58,520
    75th
    $87,220
    90th
    $93,050

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,450
    Johnson City, TN $47,200

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,410
    Chemical Technicians $49,860
    School Psychologists $72,540
    Chemists $89,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Knoxville, TN is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.74 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Knoxville, TN is 12.5% above 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,280 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,770.