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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Biological Technicians Salary in California

In California, biological technicians earn a median of $64,020 per year.

Median (California)
$64,020
Bottom 10%
$44,300
Top 10%
$103,750
Employed in California
10,680

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, biological technicians earn a median of $64,020 — 23% above the national median of $52,000. Locally the range runs $44,300 to $103,750. About 10,680 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 52 states for biological technicians pay — roughly the 96th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Massachusetts, $65,020) by 2%. State employment of about 10,680 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$52,000
US bottom 10%
$38,060
US top 10%
$81,990

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Science
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring

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