Biological Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $60,160 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $38,350
90th percentile $84,830
Employed locally 80
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,350
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $67,300
    90th
    $84,830

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Biological Technicians salary is 37% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,170
    Biological Scientists, All Other $111,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,240
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.61 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 15.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,350 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.