Biological Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $63,270 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $100,300
Employed locally 1,740
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $80,920
    90th
    $100,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Biological Technicians salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.65 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 21.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.