Biological Technicians pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,420 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Milwaukee earn between $45,640 and $58,420.
- $36K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $58K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,240 | $4,353 | $25.12 |
| Median | $50,320 | $4,193 | $24.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,640 | $3,803 | $21.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,420 | $4,868 | $28.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Milwaukee earn 5% less than the Wisconsin average ($55,120) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $52,240 | $50,320 | $36,380 | $65,420 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $55,120 | $51,750 | $40,330 | $73,570 | 1,800 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $52,240, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $42,468 a year, or $3,539 a month and $1,633 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 Milwaukee a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $52,240 buys what about $53,891 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($56,400).
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Milwaukee?
$25.11 an hour on average, and $24.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $42,468 a year ($3,539 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,240.
Do biological technicians earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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