Biological Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $55,520 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $75,450
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $55,520
    75th
    $75,450
    90th
    $75,450

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Biological Technicians salary is 18% 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
    Richmond, VA $61,370
    Vallejo, CA $60,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,330
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,140

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,650
    School Psychologists $71,570
    Forensic Science Technicians $66,540
    Psychologists, All Other $122,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.