Biological technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$52,000
~$25/hr · ~$4,333/mo
US Jobs
83K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
The role is a hybrid of physical laboratory work and digital data analysis. While AI can significantly automate data interpretation, report writing, and experimental modeling, the core duties involve manual tasks like setting up equipment, preparing biological samples, and conducting physical experiments that require a human presence in a lab or field environment.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJBEST VALUE | $74,310 | Average (102.4) | $72,556 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $68,890 | Average (98.2) | $70,169 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,270 | Above avg (117.6) | $67,435 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,950 | Below avg (91.9) | $67,376 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $60,660 | Below avg (90.7) | $66,877 |
| Worcester, MA | $65,960 | Average (103.0) | $64,050 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,620 | Below avg (94.9) | $63,864 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $61,930 | Below avg (97.0) | $63,862 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,980 | Average (99.0) | $63,641 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $71,920 | Above avg (113.1) | $63,613 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,520 | Below avg (92.2) | $63,447 |
| State College, PA | $59,050 | Below avg (93.7) | $63,052 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $57,930 | Below avg (92.5) | $62,644 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,370 | Average (98.3) | $62,408 |
| Syracuse, NY | $59,520 | Below avg (95.7) | $62,183 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$25/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,333/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)