Biological Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $59,520 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $83,150
Employed locally 3,680
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $49,870
    50th (median)
    $59,520
    75th
    $74,670
    90th
    $83,150

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Biological Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620
    Syracuse, NY $59,520
    Albany, GA $50,330
    Utica-Rome, NY $48,670

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,400
    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biological Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 14.5% 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 York?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,870.