Biological Technicians Salary in Alaska

Biological technicians in Alaska earn the most in Anchorage (average $59,030 a year) and the least in Fairbanks ($53,610), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $58,040 and the median at $56,470 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$59,030
Fairbanks$53,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$59,030	$60,240	$47,110	$49,611	105
Fairbanks	$53,610	$47,380	$45,830	$45,256	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Technicians salary in other states

Biological Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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