Biological Technicians pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,440 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Lexington earn between $47,000 and $64,320.
- $45K10th
- $47K25th
- $55KMedian
- $64K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,890 | $4,824 | $27.83 |
| Median | $54,810 | $4,568 | $26.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,000 | $3,917 | $22.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,320 | $5,360 | $30.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Lexington earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($52,530) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $57,890 | $54,810 | $44,510 | $79,440 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $52,530 | $48,910 | $35,280 | $73,040 | 260 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $57,890, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $45,194 a year, or $3,766 a month and $1,738 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $57,890 buys what about $62,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$57,890
- Louisville$50,120
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 Lexington: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Lexington?
$27.83 an hour on average, and $26.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Lexington?
About $45,194 a year ($3,766 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,890. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do biological technicians earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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