Biological Technicians pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,240 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Baltimore earn between $41,790 and $67,850.
- $40K10th
- $42K25th
- $53KMedian
- $68K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,690 | $4,641 | $26.77 |
| Median | $52,900 | $4,408 | $25.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,790 | $3,482 | $20.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,850 | $5,654 | $32.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Baltimore earn 6% less than the Maryland average ($59,080) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $55,690 | $52,900 | $40,430 | $72,240 | n/a |
| Maryland | $59,080 | $52,900 | $41,270 | $82,280 | 3,470 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $55,690, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $44,493 a year, or $3,708 a month and $1,711 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $55,690 buys what about $53,298 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 1st of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baltimore$55,690
- Hagerstown$54,070
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Baltimore?
$26.78 an hour on average, and $25.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $44,493 a year ($3,708 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,690. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do biological technicians earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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