Biological Technicians Salary in Virginia

Biological technicians in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $62,620 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($50,110), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $57,850 and the median at $53,360 for 1,820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Virginia

Charlottesville$62,620
Richmond$62,090
Roanoke$57,030
Blacksburg$51,550
Virginia Beach$50,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$62,620	$66,590	$53,090	$49,709	99
Richmond	$62,090	$65,210	$51,820	$49,313	98
Roanoke	$57,030	$55,520	$48,940	$45,538	94
Blacksburg	$51,550	$51,710	$40,670	$41,450	93
Virginia Beach	$50,110	$48,600	$43,010	$40,376	98

*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 Virginia

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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