Biological Technicians Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,230 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $61,020
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $40,490
    50th (median)
    $46,230
    75th
    $56,900
    90th
    $61,020

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,250
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $61,300
    Conservation Scientists $56,510
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,050
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Southwest Maine is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Southwest Maine is 11.1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,490.