Biological Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $61,070 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.36
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $91,090
Employed locally 2,160
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $55,670
    50th (median)
    $61,070
    75th
    $76,300
    90th
    $91,090

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Biological Technicians salary is 40% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $105,160
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,300
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in San Diego, CA is $29.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biological Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 17.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,670.