Biological Technicians Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $48,670 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $70,430
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $39,150
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $60,260
    90th
    $70,430

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Biological Technicians salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,520
    Syracuse, NY $59,520
    Albany, GA $50,330

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,340
    School Psychologists $76,110
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,890
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,290
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,560
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Utica, NY is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.86 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Utica, NY is 6.4% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,150.