Biological Technicians pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,990 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Athens earn between $52,340 and $77,540.
- $49K10th
- $52K25th
- $64KMedian
- $78K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,820 | $5,402 | $31.16 |
| Median | $64,360 | $5,363 | $30.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,340 | $4,362 | $25.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,540 | $6,462 | $37.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Athens earn 17% more than the Georgia average ($55,190) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $64,820 | $64,360 | $49,110 | $83,990 | 60 |
| Georgia | $55,190 | $52,420 | $42,940 | $72,420 | 860 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $64,820, a single filer in Athens takes home about $51,777 a year, or $4,315 a month and $1,991 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $64,820 buys what about $69,443 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 1st of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Athens$64,820
- Atlanta$55,730
- Gainesville$54,850
- Savannah$54,550
- Augusta$54,290
- Warner Robins$51,900
- Brunswick$46,650
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Athens: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Athens?
$31.16 an hour on average, and $30.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Athens?
About $51,777 a year ($4,315 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,820.
Do biological technicians earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
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; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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