Biological Technicians salary
in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
- Middle 50%
- $40,670–$51,710
- vs U.S. median
- -10%
- Metro rank
- #34 of 49
Biological Technicians in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro earn a median of $51,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 280 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $57,510 and 3% below the VA statewide median of $53,360. It ranks #34 of 49 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE280 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Biological Technicians pay in other VA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $66,590 |
| Richmond, VA | $65,210 |
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What is the average Biological Technicians salary in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $51,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 280 jobs pay between $40,670 and $51,710. The 10th percentile is $40,670 and the 90th is $65,160.
Is Blacksburg a high-paying metro for Biological Technicians?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $57,510 and 3% below the VA statewide median of $53,360. It ranks #34 of 49 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biological Technicians make an hour in Blacksburg?
About $24.86 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $51,710 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $19.55–$24.86 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.