The salary statistics and trend of biological technicians in the industry of support activities for animal production are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biological technician salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $56,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biological technicians in the industry of support activities for animal production. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) biological technicians is $56,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biological technicians is $21,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biological technicians in the industry of Support Activities for Animal Production from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,640 | 4.27% | -16.14% |
| 2016 | $33,160 | -0.69% | - |
| 2015 | $33,390 | -7.25% | - |
| 2014 | $35,810 | -16.92% | - |
| 2013 | $41,870 | 3.92% | - |
| 2012 | $40,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of biological technicians in two industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biological technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | |