Biological Technicians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $49,650 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $78,600
Employed locally 870
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $62,060
    90th
    $78,600

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,720
    Port St. Lucie, FL $57,430
    Jacksonville, FL $51,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,940
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $49,860
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,880

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,310
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,270
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Miami, FL is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.48 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Miami, FL is 4.5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.