Biological Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,270 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Charlotte earn between $50,390 and $74,500.
- $43K10th
- $50K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,260 | $5,355 | $30.89 |
| Median | $62,060 | $5,172 | $29.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,390 | $4,199 | $24.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,500 | $6,208 | $35.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Charlotte earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($60,370) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $64,260 | $62,060 | $43,400 | $95,270 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $60,370 | $61,720 | $41,300 | $79,070 | 2,460 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $64,260, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $51,758 a year, or $4,313 a month and $1,991 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $51,868 | $4,322 |
| Working in NC | $51,758 | $4,313 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $64,260 buys what about $66,011 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($66,450).
- Raleigh$66,450
- Charlotte$64,260
- Wilmington$63,450
- Greensboro$60,090
- Durham$58,660
- Asheville$56,940
- Burlington$55,810
- Fayetteville$54,760
- Hickory$52,500
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$30.89 an hour on average, and $29.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $51,758 a year ($4,313 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,260.
Do biological technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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