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Biological Technicians Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Biological Technicians make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,130
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.7% vs 2024
$52,470
Mean Salary
$50,130
Median Salary
$24.10
Hourly Rate
2,730 people work as Biological Technicians in Texas
Biological Technicians salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Biological Technicians in Texas earn a median salary of $50,130 per year ($4,177/month).
This is 6.0% below the national average of $53,352.
Texas ranks #35 out of 51 states for Biological Technicians pay.
Approximately 2,730 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 2.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Biological Technicians
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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Science
3.75
Active Learning
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Biology
4.43
English Language
3.78
Mathematics
3.29
Computers and Electronics
3.24
Chemistry
3.21
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(48.8% of workers)
Salaries for Biological Technicians in Texas range from $36,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,130 and $61,610.
Median $50,130
P10: $36,960P25: $40,130P75: $61,610P90: $80,600
10th
$36,960
25th
$40,130
Median
$50,130
75th
$61,610
90th
$80,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,960
$17.77
$3,080
25th Percentile
$40,130
$19.29
$3,344
Median (50th)
$50,130
$24.10
$4,177
75th Percentile
$61,610
$29.62
$5,134
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,600
$38.75
$6,716
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,470 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Biological Technicians in Texas is $50,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,470.
What is the salary range for a Biological Technicians in Texas?
Salaries for Biological Technicians in Texas range from $36,960 at the 10th percentile to $80,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,130 and $61,610.
What is the starting salary for a Biological Technicians in Texas?
Entry-level Biological Technicians positions in Texas typically start around $36,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Biological Technicians in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,730 people are employed as Biological Technicians in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Biological Technicians in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Biological Technicians in Texas is approximately $24.10 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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