Biological Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania

Biological technicians in Pennsylvania earn the most in State College (average $63,180 a year) and the least in Reading ($49,820), across the 7 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $59,630 and the median at $54,950 for 2,820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Pennsylvania

State College$63,180
Philadelphia$62,530
Harrisburg$60,710
Scranton$53,700
Allentown$52,330
Pittsburgh$51,150
Reading$49,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
State College	$63,180	$62,000	$51,020	$51,006	97
Philadelphia	$62,530	$60,630	$50,080	$50,503	103
Harrisburg	$60,710	$51,320	$48,170	$49,097	99
Scranton	$53,700	$47,110	$47,110	$43,679	94
Allentown	$52,330	$44,960	$40,870	$42,621	100
Pittsburgh	$51,150	$47,810	$43,180	$41,709	95
Reading	$49,820	$50,400	$45,020	$40,681	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Technicians salary in other states

Biological Technicians salary by city and state

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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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