Biological Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $56,150 +8% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $77,010
Employed locally 150
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $56,150
    75th
    $65,310
    90th
    $77,010

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Biological Technicians salary is 35% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,890
    School Psychologists$124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Riverside, CA is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.86 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.