Biological Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $61,370 +18% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 370
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $61,370
    90th
    $77,370

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Biological Technicians salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Charlottesville, VA $62,980
    Vallejo, CA $60,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,330
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,140
    Roanoke, VA $55,520

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Richmond, VA is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 18% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.