Biological Technicians Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $46,960 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $57,640
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $42,200
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $49,490
    90th
    $57,640

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Biological Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $59,890
    Anchorage, AK $55,370
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,190
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,110

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $74,780
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,830
    Biological Scientists, All Other $93,950
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Wilmington, NC is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.16 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Wilmington, NC is 9.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,200.