Wyoming Median
$46,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $57,510
State Rank
#48 of 51
190 employed here
How much does a Biological Technician make in Wyoming?
Biological Technicians in Wyoming take home a median of $46,480 annually — roughly $22.35 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $57,510.
Within Wyoming, entry-level pay starts around $40,330 while the top 10% make $62,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,330 and $56,930 a year.
Biological Technician salary range in Wyoming
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,330 | $19.39 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,330 | $19.39 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,480 | $22.35 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,930 | $27.37 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,980 | $30.28 |
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How Wyoming compares
Wyoming ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories for Biological Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Biological Technician salary in other states
California $71,440New Jersey $66,040District of Columbia $64,770Connecticut $62,360Massachusetts $62,070North Carolina $61,720New York $61,210Washington $60,800Maine $60,160Colorado $59,400Indiana $58,790Delaware $58,550Mississippi $56,930Alaska $56,470Illinois $55,790New Hampshire $55,540North Dakota $55,330Pennsylvania $54,950Virginia $53,360Arizona $53,290South Carolina $53,040Utah $52,960Maryland $52,900Georgia $52,420Oregon $52,190Wisconsin $51,750Nevada $51,680Kansas $51,630West Virginia $51,440Vermont $51,190Ohio $51,080Michigan $51,070Tennessee $50,840Missouri $50,640Texas $50,130Montana $49,920New Mexico $49,570Alabama $49,220Kentucky $48,910Hawaii $48,770Florida $48,700Nebraska $48,220Minnesota $48,130Iowa $48,050Oklahoma $47,850Louisiana $47,310Arkansas $46,930Rhode Island $45,530Idaho $42,130South Dakota $41,300
Working as a Biological Technician in Wyoming
Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Biological Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Wyoming pay ($46,480) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Biological Technician make in Wyoming?
The median Biological Technician salary in Wyoming is $46,480 per year, or about $22.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,330 at the entry level to $62,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wyoming pay compare to the national average?
Wyoming pays Biological Technicians about 19% less than the national median of $57,510. Wyoming ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wyoming a good state for Biological Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,480 a year. About 190 Biological Technicians are employed in Wyoming. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wyoming?
The highest-paying occupations in Wyoming include Surgeon, All Other ($387,880), Physician, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physician ($264,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.