Biological Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $51,500 -1% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $89,560
Employed locally 60
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $40,740
    50th (median)
    $51,500
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $89,560

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Biological Technicians salary is 45% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Salinas, CA is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.65 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,740.