Biological Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $54,200 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.06
10th percentile $41,320
90th percentile $73,510
Employed locally 630
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,320
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $54,200
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $73,510

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Biological Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,940
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,810
    Tucson, AZ $46,460

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $26.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.41 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,320 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.