Biological Technicians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $49,460 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $32,010
90th percentile $62,340
Employed locally 120
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,010
    25th
    $40,370
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $58,650
    90th
    $62,340

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Biological Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,200
    Jacksonville, FL $51,180
    Reno, NV $44,220
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $35,620

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Las Vegas, NV is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 4.9% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,010 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,370.