Biological Technicians Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $60,360 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $49,580
90th percentile $97,840
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,580
    25th
    $52,420
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $79,880
    90th
    $97,840

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Biological Technicians salary is 40% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $158,810
    Chemical Technicians $58,320
    School Psychologists $109,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Vallejo, CA is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.04 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Vallejo, CA is 16.1% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,580 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,420.