Biological Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $71,920 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.58
10th percentile $49,800
90th percentile $101,900
Employed locally 720
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,800
    25th
    $54,960
    50th (median)
    $71,920
    75th
    $91,680
    90th
    $101,900

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Biological Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890
    Worcester, MA $65,960

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670
    Chemists $109,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in San Jose, CA is $34.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biological Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 38.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,800 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,960.