Biological Technicians pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,070 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Fayetteville earn between $43,750 and $62,820.
- $33K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $63K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,760 | $4,563 | $26.33 |
| Median | $47,580 | $3,965 | $22.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,750 | $3,646 | $21.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,820 | $5,235 | $30.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Fayetteville earn 9% less than the North Carolina average ($60,370) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $54,760 | $47,580 | $33,410 | $79,070 | 30 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $54,760, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $44,503 a year, or $3,709 a month and $1,712 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fayetteville a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $54,760 buys what about $59,536 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 8th 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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Fayetteville?
$26.33 an hour on average, and $22.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $44,503 a year ($3,709 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,760.
Do biological technicians earn more in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, NC (22180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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