Biological Technicians Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $74,310 +42.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.72
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $95,510
Employed locally 250
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $74,310
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $95,510

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890
    Worcester, MA $65,960

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $53,510

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $126,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $96,620
    Chemists $86,090
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other $102,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Trenton, NJ is $35.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Trenton, NJ is 42.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.