Biological Technicians Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $42,820 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $67,480
Employed locally 180
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $34,800
    50th (median)
    $42,820
    75th
    $56,770
    90th
    $67,480

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 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
    Roanoke, VA $55,520
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,630
    Tulsa, OK $47,520
    Oklahoma $46,440
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,570

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,970
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $128,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,860
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $45,480
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $106,850
    Chemists $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Oklahoma City, OK is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 17.7% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,800.