Biological Technicians Salary in Indiana

Biological technicians in Indiana earn the most in Bloomington (average $70,010 a year) and the least in Lafayette ($66,490), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $63,350 and the median at $58,790 for 1,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Indiana

Bloomington$70,010
Indianapolis$66,500
Lafayette$66,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bloomington	$70,010	$64,570	$50,890	$54,535	95
Indianapolis	$66,500	$59,550	$50,820	$52,325	96
Lafayette	$66,490	$62,630	$51,620	$52,802	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Technicians salary in other states

Biological Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
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.

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