Biological Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $50,210 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $65,260
Employed locally 210
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $59,230
    90th
    $65,260

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Biological Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,950
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $59,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,720
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $57,350

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,790
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,850
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,620
    Conservation Scientists $66,720
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Portland, ME is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 3.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.