Biological Technicians Salary in Ohio

Biological technicians in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $61,620 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($49,050), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $54,910 and the median at $51,080 for 2,240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$61,620
Columbus$60,670
Dayton$54,760
Toledo$53,750
Akron$51,260
Cincinnati$49,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$61,620	$52,690	$47,330	$48,899	94
Columbus	$60,670	$59,900	$50,440	$48,185	95
Dayton	$54,760	$50,660	$45,200	$43,747	93
Toledo	$53,750	$51,760	$45,060	$42,988	91
Akron	$51,260	$50,220	$41,990	$41,118	93
Cincinnati	$49,050	$48,510	$40,410	$39,802	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Technicians salary in other states

Biological Technicians salary by city and state

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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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