Biological Technicians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,150 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Bismarck earn between $40,330 and $65,510.
- $36K10th
- $40K25th
- $52KMedian
- $66K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,440 | $4,453 | $25.69 |
| Median | $51,630 | $4,302 | $24.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,330 | $3,361 | $19.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,510 | $5,459 | $31.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Bismarck earn 5% less than the North Dakota average ($56,250) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $53,440 | $51,630 | $36,090 | $69,150 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $56,250 | $55,330 | $44,950 | $69,150 | 250 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $53,440, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $45,119 a year, or $3,760 a month and $1,735 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $53,440 buys what about $58,710 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$53,440
- Grand Forks$50,070
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Bismarck?
$25.69 an hour on average, and $24.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $45,119 a year ($3,760 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,440.
Do biological technicians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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