The salary statistics and trend of biological technicians in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biological technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biological technicians in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $64,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biological technicians is $26,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biological technicians in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,760 | 0.18% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | $38,690 | 4.96% | - |
| 2015 | $36,770 | 2.56% | - |
| 2014 | $35,830 | -0.92% | - |
| 2013 | $36,160 | -0.28% | - |
| 2012 | $36,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of biological technicians in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biological technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.