Biological Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $42,630 -18% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $33,220
90th percentile $64,710
Employed locally 170
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,220
    25th
    $38,920
    50th (median)
    $42,630
    75th
    $53,040
    90th
    $64,710

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Biological Technicians salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Barnstable Town, MA $64,260
    Charlottesville, VA $62,980
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,950
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,360
    School Psychologists $51,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,510
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 18% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,220 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,920.