Biological Technicians Salary in Mississippi

Biological technicians in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $59,760 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($56,870), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $58,680 and the median at $56,930 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$59,760
Gulfport$56,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$59,760	$58,550	$56,730	$48,539	89
Gulfport	$56,870	$53,190	$53,190	$46,332	90

*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 Mississippi

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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