Biological Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $56,100 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $80,700
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $56,100
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $80,700

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 90% Median Biological Technicians salary is 10% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $61,070
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,720
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,660
    Delaware $55,740

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $41,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,630
    Life Scientists, All Other $65,330
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,760
    Chemical Technicians $88,800
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 7.9% above 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.