Biological Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $51,980 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $63,600
Employed locally 130
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $51,980
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $63,600

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Biological Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Mississippi $50,650
    Missoula, MT $50,310

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Lansing, MI is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.33 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 0% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.