Biological Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Biological technicians in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $68,590 a year) and the least in Springfield ($54,720), across the 5 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $67,420 and the median at $62,070 for 8,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$68,590
Boston$67,590
Barnstable$65,850
Amherst$56,070
Springfield$54,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$68,590	$69,730	$51,140	$53,974	103
Boston	$67,590	$61,610	$51,190	$53,320	108
Barnstable	$65,850	$61,150	$51,120	$52,118	98
Amherst	$56,070	$53,560	$48,930	$44,749	100
Springfield	$54,720	$54,140	$45,400	$43,732	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are 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 Massachusetts

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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