Biological Technicians Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $54,140 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.03
10th percentile $44,030
90th percentile $70,640
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,030
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $54,140
    75th
    $60,410
    90th
    $70,640

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Biological Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Worcester, MA $65,960
    Massachusetts $65,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    Barnstable Town, MA $64,260
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,160
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,090

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,300
    School Psychologists $92,470
    Chemical Technicians $81,070
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,350
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,570
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Springfield, MA is $26.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.96 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Springfield, MA is 4.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,030 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.