Biological Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $44,220 -15% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $39,670
    50th (median)
    $44,220
    75th
    $51,150
    90th
    $78,150

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Biological Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,200
    Jacksonville, FL $51,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $49,460
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $35,620

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Reno, NV is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.36 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 15% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,670.