Biological Technicians Salary in Louisiana

Biological technicians in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $54,150 a year) and the least in Houma ($46,370), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $49,770 and the median at $47,310 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$54,150
Baton Rouge$49,540
Houma$46,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$54,150	$50,200	$36,530	$44,451	93
Baton Rouge	$49,540	$44,950	$35,880	$40,885	91
Houma	$46,370	$36,090	$34,690	$38,433	85

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Louisiana

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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