Biological Technicians Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $47,520 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $68,080
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $43,200
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $68,080

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Biological Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Roanoke, VA $55,520
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,630
    Oklahoma $46,440
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,570
    Oklahoma City, OK $42,820

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,740
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$126,270
    Chemists$97,250
    Chemical Technicians$63,520
    School Psychologists$51,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$73,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Tulsa, OK is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.36 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Tulsa, OK is 8.6% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,200.