Biological Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Biological Technicians does

Biological technicians support scientists by preparing samples, operating lab equipment, and collecting data in research on living organisms and biological processes. They work in hospitals, research facilities, and pharmaceutical companies.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr