Biological Technicians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,190 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in San Juan earn between $37,500 and $61,610.
- $29K10th
- $38K25th
- $49KMedian
- $62K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 |
| Median | $49,230 | $4,102 | $23.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,500 | $3,125 | $18.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,610 | $5,134 | $29.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Biological technicians in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($47,010) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $47,750 | $49,230 | $29,370 | $64,190 | 470 |
| Puerto Rico | $47,010 | $46,630 | $31,200 | $64,140 | 670 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$55,330
- Port St. Lucie, FL$63,100
- Naples, FL$60,520
- Palm Bay, FL$48,630
- Fort Myers, FL$49,830
- Orlando, FL$48,800
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 San Juan: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in San Juan?
$22.96 an hour on average, and $23.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do biological technicians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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