Biological Technicians Salary in Idaho

Biological technicians in Idaho earn the most in Twin Falls (average $45,720 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($42,040), across the 4 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $45,870 and the median at $42,130 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Idaho

Twin Falls$45,720
Boise$45,510
Coeur d'Alene$43,250
Idaho Falls$42,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Twin Falls	$45,720	$38,210	$36,030	$37,601	92
Boise	$45,510	$40,330	$39,490	$37,444	98
Coeur d'Alene	$43,250	$44,550	$36,030	$35,747	98
Idaho Falls	$42,040	$39,080	$36,090	$34,839	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Technicians salary in other states

Biological Technicians salary by city and state

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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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