Biological Technicians salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $50,080–$77,980
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #16 of 49
Biological Technicians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $60,630 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,950 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $57,510 and 10% above the PA statewide median of $54,950. It ranks #16 of 49 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Philadelphia
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eurofins Professional Scientific Service | $62,078 | 28 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan | $61,416 | 10 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $54,454 | 5 |
Biological Technicians pay in other PA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,810 |
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Questions
What is the average Biological Technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $60,630 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,950 jobs pay between $50,080 and $77,980. The 10th percentile is $47,040 and the 90th is $82,320.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Biological Technicians?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $57,510 and 10% above the PA statewide median of $54,950. It ranks #16 of 49 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biological Technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $29.15 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $60,630 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.08–$37.49 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biological Technicians the most in Philadelphia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Eurofins Professional Scientific Service ($62,078), Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan ($61,416), The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($54,454). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.