Biological Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,800 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Louisville earn between $42,460 and $51,130.
- $36K10th
- $42K25th
- $50KMedian
- $51K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,120 | $4,177 | $24.10 |
| Median | $50,210 | $4,184 | $24.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,460 | $3,538 | $20.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,130 | $4,261 | $24.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Louisville earn 5% less than the Kentucky average ($52,530) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $50,120 | $50,210 | $35,890 | $62,800 | 90 |
| Kentucky | $52,530 | $48,910 | $35,280 | $73,040 | 260 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $50,120, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $39,712 a year, or $3,309 a month and $1,527 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $40,978 | $3,415 |
| Working in KY | $39,712 | $3,309 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $50,120 buys what about $53,850 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($57,890).
- Lexington$57,890
- Louisville$50,120
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 Louisville: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$24.10 an hour on average, and $24.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $39,712 a year ($3,309 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,120. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do biological technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.31, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.31).
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