Biological Technicians in California
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Projected employment for Biological Technicians in California is growing faster than average.
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Biological Technicians in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Biological Technicians Work in California?
10,990 people worked as Biological Technicians in 2018 in this state.
There were 12,590 Biological Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 1,600 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 720 Biological Technicians working in it, which means California has more Biological Technicians than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Biological Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 9.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.1%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 1,420 annual job openings, and a total of 14,400 jobs for California Biological Technicians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 8,900 annual jobs and 90,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Biological Technicians Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Biological Technicians ranged from $32,920 to $79,390 with $50,100 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.83 to $38.17. The median hourly rate was $24.09.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $23.54 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.55.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Biological Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Biological Technicians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,830 | $50,210 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 2,250 | $49,700 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 2,120 | $54,830 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,110 | $61,560 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 580 | $44,770 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 290 | $40,810 |
| Salinas, CA | 170 | $53,140 |
| Fresno, CA | 160 | $34,420 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 120 | $33,390 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 120 | $46,430 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 90 | $40,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 60 | $48,480 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 50 | $52,830 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | 30 | $36,490 |
| Modesto, CA | 30 | $36,840 |
Top States for Biological Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Biological Technicians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10,990 | $50,100 |
| Texas | 5,890 | $44,070 |
| Massachusetts | 5,560 | $51,290 |
| Ohio | 4,110 | $43,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,750 | $46,100 |
| Maryland | 3,520 | $48,870 |
| New York | 3,460 | $46,980 |
| Washington | 3,200 | $42,910 |
| Colorado | 2,850 | $42,470 |
| Oregon | 2,740 | $39,610 |
| North Carolina | 2,240 | $41,970 |
| Florida | 2,240 | $42,850 |
| Illinois | 1,830 | $52,920 |
| Georgia | 1,630 | $47,320 |
| Tennessee | 1,240 | $38,890 |
| Indiana | 1,230 | $40,900 |
| Wisconsin | 1,160 | $45,320 |
| Missouri | 1,160 | $40,460 |
| Arizona | 1,090 | $33,400 |
| Connecticut | 990 | $55,300 |
Below are the states where Biological Technicians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $55,300 |
| Illinois | $52,920 |
| District of Columbia | $52,000 |
| Massachusetts | $51,290 |
| New Jersey | $50,350 |
| California | $50,100 |
| New Hampshire | $49,240 |
| Delaware | $48,890 |
| Maryland | $48,870 |
| Minnesota | $48,630 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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