Biological Technicians Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $34,800 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $34,800
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $77,940

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Biological Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $59,010
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Forensic Science Technicians $52,610
    Chemists $57,690
    Physical Scientists, All Other $69,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Lubbock, TX is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Lubbock, TX is 33.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.