Biological Technicians Salary in Missouri

Biological technicians in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $61,500 a year) and the least in Columbia ($53,390), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $56,470 and the median at $50,640 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$61,500
St. Louis$58,320
Columbia$53,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$61,500	$52,630	$46,940	$49,027	93
St. Louis	$58,320	$55,600	$48,400	$46,653	95
Columbia	$53,390	$51,630	$41,660	$43,507	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. 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 Missouri

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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