California

Biological Technicians Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$78,170
+27.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$37.58
 
10th Percentile
$46,700
Entry level
90th Percentile
$121,670
Senior level
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Salary Range

Biological Technicians in California earn between $46,700 and $121,670, with a mean of $78,170. The national average for this role is $61,382.

$78,170 mean
10th Percentile$46,70090th Percentile$121,670

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$78,170
National Average$61,382
New Jersey$70,010
Massachusetts$67,420
Connecticut$67,040
Indiana$63,350
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.