Biological Technicians Salary in South Carolina

Biological technicians in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $60,030 a year) and the least in Greenville ($50,560), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $54,730 and the median at $53,040 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$60,030
Greenville$50,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$60,030	$61,640	$49,940	$48,750	101
Greenville	$50,560	$50,790	$35,710	$41,768	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 South Carolina

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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