Biological Technicians Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $37,520 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $22,960
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,960
    25th
    $30,820
    50th (median)
    $37,520
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $67,950

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Biological Technicians salary is 35% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890
    California $64,020
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,860
    Chemical Technicians $62,220
    Chemists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Mobile, AL is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.67 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Mobile, AL is 27.8% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,960 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,820.