Biological Technicians pay range in Savannah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,920 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Savannah earn between $47,030 and $59,950.
- $43K10th
- $47K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,550 | $4,546 | $26.23 |
| Median | $50,260 | $4,188 | $24.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,030 | $3,919 | $22.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,950 | $4,996 | $28.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Savannah vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Savannah earn about the same as the Georgia average ($55,190) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $54,550 | $50,260 | $43,050 | $74,920 | 40 |
| Georgia | $55,190 | $52,420 | $42,940 | $72,420 | 860 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Savannah
On the average salary of $54,550, a single filer in Savannah takes home about $44,037 a year, or $3,670 a month and $1,694 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Savannah a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Savannah area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $54,550 buys what about $57,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Savannah ($47,240). A typical home costs $348,054, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Savannah ranks 4th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($64,820).
- Athens$64,820
- Atlanta$55,730
- Gainesville$54,850
- Savannah$54,550
- Augusta$54,290
- Warner Robins$51,900
- Brunswick$46,650
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Savannah: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Savannah?
$26.22 an hour on average, and $24.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Savannah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Savannah?
About $44,037 a year ($3,670 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,550.
Do biological technicians earn more in Savannah than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4021; area Savannah, GA (42340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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