Biological Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $44,830 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $73,320
Employed locally 320
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $44,830
    75th
    $59,190
    90th
    $73,320

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,660
    State College, PA $59,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $53,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,140

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,590
    Chemists$74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,200
    Chemical Technicians$60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.