Biological Technicians
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
Median pay: $57,510/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 9,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
• Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
• Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
• Input data into databases.
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
What's the median pay for Biological Technicians?
The median pay for Biological Technicians is $57,510 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Biological Technicians?
Employment for Biological Technicians is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Biological Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Biological Technicians?
About 9,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.