Biological Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $51,700 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $41,120
90th percentile $80,100
Employed locally 640
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,120
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $51,700
    75th
    $67,850
    90th
    $80,100

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Biological Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Connecticut $64,860
    Ogden, UT $51,780
    Utah $50,690
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,210
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,880
    Utica-Rome, NY $48,670

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160
    Chemists $76,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.44 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,120 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.