How to become biological technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$57,510
25th–75th pct. $48,130–$71,520
Top pay (est.)
$110,400
Top 10% $84,940
Pay in 5 years
$66,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,000est.
$66,200–$89,400
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.4%
9,400 openings / yr
How to become biological technicians
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Biological Technicians
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsHandling and Moving ObjectsProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving Problems
Important abilities
Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as biological technicians
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.