Biological Technicians pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,440 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Peoria earn between $53,290 and $79,440.
- $45K10th
- $53K25th
- $72KMedian
- $79K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,410 | $5,534 | $31.93 |
| Median | $72,120 | $6,010 | $34.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,290 | $4,441 | $25.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,440 | $6,620 | $38.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Peoria earn 17% more than the Illinois average ($56,790) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $66,410 | $72,120 | $44,950 | $79,440 | 50 |
| Illinois | $56,790 | $55,790 | $36,230 | $79,440 | 790 |
| 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 Peoria
On the average salary of $66,410, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $52,394 a year, or $4,366 a month and $2,015 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $66,410 buys what about $72,793 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 1st of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Peoria: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Peoria?
$31.93 an hour on average, and $34.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Peoria?
About $52,394 a year ($4,366 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,410.
Do biological technicians earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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