Biological Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $47,310 -9% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $33,020
90th percentile $62,340
Employed locally 400
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,020
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $54,220
    90th
    $62,340

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Biological Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,150
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,880

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,020 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.