Biological Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $47,110 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $47,110
90th percentile $68,450
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,110
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $60,010
    90th
    $68,450

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Biological Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,660
    State College, PA $59,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $53,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,140

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Chemical Technicians $48,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Scranton, PA is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.91 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 9.4% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,110 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.