Biological Technicians pay in Virginia
Biological Technicians in Virginia earn an average of $57,850 a year. That is $3,530 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $61,380. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $65,520.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $61,380 | $29.51 |
| Virginia | $57,850 | $27.81 |
| District of Columbia | $61,520 | $29.58 |
| North Carolina | $60,370 | $29.03 |
| Maryland | $59,080 | $28.40 |
| Tennessee | $57,910 | $27.84 |
| West Virginia | $57,650 | $27.72 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$69,110
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$127,300
- Chemical Technicians$55,460
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,560
- Social Science Research Assistants$59,810
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$53,270
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do biological technicians make in Virginia?
The average is $57,850 a year, and the median is $53,360. That is $3,530 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $61,380.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$27.81 an hour on average; the median is $25.65.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($65,520), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($62,620). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($50,110).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #21 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.