The salary statistics of biological technicians in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare biological technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,770 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for biological technicians in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $75,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid biological technicians is $31,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biological technicians in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $46,420 | 2.37% | 10.97% |
| 2017 | $45,320 | 0.49% | - |
| 2016 | $45,100 | 2.46% | - |
| 2015 | $43,990 | 1.73% | - |
| 2014 | $43,230 | 2.11% | - |
| 2013 | $42,320 | 2.34% | - |
| 2012 | $41,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of biological technicians in one industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. For detailed biological technician salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].