Biological Technicians salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Biological Technicians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $72,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 790 jobs (May 2025). That is 27% above the U.S. median of $57,510 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $71,440. It ranks #2 of 49 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE790 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN SAN JOSE · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Biological Technicians salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $72,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 790 jobs pay between $58,270 and $94,430. The 10th percentile is $54,320 and the 90th is $113,930.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Biological Technicians?
That is 27% above the U.S. median of $57,510 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $71,440. It ranks #2 of 49 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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).
Which employers pay Biological Technicians the most in San Jose?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Genista Biosciences ($75,094). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.