Biological Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$52,000
↑ 31.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Biological Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Biological Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.7% since 2011 ($39,480 → $52,000)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $52,000
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $51,430 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $49,650 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $48,140 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | $46,340 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $45,860 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $44,500 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $43,800 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $42,520 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $41,650 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | $41,290 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $40,710 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $39,750 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $39,480 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.