Biological Technicians Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $77,020 +48.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $77,020
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $53,140
    50th (median)
    $77,020
    75th
    $77,020
    90th
    $77,020

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 107% Median Biological Technicians salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,340
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,880

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,550
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,730
    Conservation Scientists $65,230
    Psychologists, All Other $69,640
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $89,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Tyler, TX is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Tyler, TX is 48.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,140.