Biological Technicians pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,640 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Springfield earn between $45,400 and $60,410.
- $44K10th
- $45K25th
- $54KMedian
- $60K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,720 | $4,560 | $26.31 |
| Median | $54,140 | $4,512 | $26.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,400 | $3,783 | $21.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,410 | $5,034 | $29.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Springfield earn 19% less than the Massachusetts average ($67,420) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $54,720 | $54,140 | $44,030 | $70,640 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $67,420 | $62,070 | $49,880 | $94,760 | 8,430 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $54,720, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $43,732 a year, or $3,644 a month and $1,682 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $54,720 buys what about $56,964 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 5th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Worcester pays the most ($68,590).
- Worcester$68,590
- Boston$67,590
- Barnstable$65,850
- Amherst$56,070
- Springfield$54,720
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 Springfield: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Springfield?
$26.31 an hour on average, and $26.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Springfield?
About $43,732 a year ($3,644 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,720. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do biological technicians earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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