Biological Technicians pay range in Ithaca
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,820 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Ithaca earn between $44,580 and $62,610.
- $35K10th
- $45K25th
- $61KMedian
- $63K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,950 | $4,579 | $26.42 |
| Median | $60,900 | $5,075 | $29.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,580 | $3,715 | $21.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,610 | $5,218 | $30.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Ithaca vs. New York and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Ithaca earn 10% less than the New York average ($60,960) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $54,950 | $60,900 | $35,380 | $73,820 | 80 |
| New York | $60,960 | $61,210 | $39,040 | $79,630 | 5,050 |
| 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 Ithaca
On the average salary of $54,950, a single filer in Ithaca takes home about $43,915 a year, or $3,660 a month and $1,689 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Ithaca a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ithaca area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $54,950 buys what about $53,186 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Ithaca ($58,130). A typical home costs $353,120, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other New York cities
Ithaca ranks 4th of 7 New York metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($65,700).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Biological Technicians salary in Ithaca: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Ithaca?
$26.42 an hour on average, and $29.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Ithaca?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Ithaca?
About $43,915 a year ($3,660 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,950. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do biological technicians earn more in Ithaca than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Ithaca, NY (27060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.91, this job is 3.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.