Biological Technicians
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Biological Technicians *
U S |
$19.49 | $24.79 | $31.49 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$17.90 | $23.82 | $31.73 |
Central Minnesota |
$16.61 | $17.90 | $21.88 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$16.15 | $18.03 | $22.33 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.03 | $21.83 | $29.26 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.90 | $31.83 | $31.83 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$17.90 | $21.61 | $29.15 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.90 | $18.71 | $30.07 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,470 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Biological Technicians most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 967 new Biological Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 87,600 | 93,500 | 5,900 | 6.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 718 | 766 | 48 | 6.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 33 | 34 | 1 | 3% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 478 | 514 | 36 | 7.5% |
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