Biological Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $48,010 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $66,680
Employed locally 60
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $66,680

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Biological Technicians salary is 49% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Food Science Technicians$50,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$133,820
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$61,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,920
    Urban and Regional Planners$103,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.06 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.