Biological Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $44,780 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $51,460
    90th
    $63,730

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Biological Technicians salary is 14% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,880

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $77,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810
    Biological Scientists, All Other $92,750
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,820
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,530
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in McAllen, TX is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 13.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.