Biological Technicians Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $50,310 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 130
National median $52,000

Compare Biological Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Missoula, MT stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Biological Technicians
in
Missoula, MT
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $60,980

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Biological Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Bozeman, MT $47,420
    Helena, MT $47,090

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,610
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $60,880
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,880
    Foresters $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Missoula, MT is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Missoula, MT is 3.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.