Biological Technicians Salary in Oregon

Biological technicians in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $58,630 a year) and the least in Medford ($50,170), across the 5 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological technicians average at $55,920 and the median at $52,190 for 1,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,380.

Biological Technicians average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$58,630
Salem$56,500
Eugene$55,840
Corvallis$55,350
Medford$50,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$58,630	$57,200	$48,290	$45,142	105
Salem	$56,500	$52,190	$49,410	$43,594	104
Eugene	$55,840	$53,290	$49,940	$43,115	102
Corvallis	$55,350	$51,670	$41,710	$42,759	104
Medford	$50,170	$48,420	$44,950	$38,995	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax 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

More about pay in Oregon

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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