The average annual wage of the occupations is $56,540 and $27 per hour. 12 vocational programs could be taken for the Biological Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 76,990 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Biological Technicians is $27,114. The average length of the programs is 687 hours and the average completion time is 18.67 months.
The following 12 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Biological Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 | $31,918 | - | 541 Hours | 22.00 Months |
| Biomedical Sciences | 15 | $29,640 | $4,260 | 541 Hours | 22.00 Months |
| Biochemistry | 2 | $37,949 | - | - | - |
| Molecular Biology | 2 | $41,706 | - | - | - |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 | $34,849 | - | - | - |
| Microbiology | 1 | $27,444 | - | - | - |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | $29,654 | - | - | - |
| Biostatistics | 1 | $39,922 | - | - | - |
| Bioinformatics | 4 | $36,876 | - | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | $31,992 | - | - | - |
| Neuroscience | 7 | $45,156 | - | - | - |
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 60 | $24,587 | $3,162 | 980 Hours | 12.00 Months |
The following 13 occupations are related to Biological Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 4,320 | $83,330 | $40 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 13,220 | $67,360 | $32 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 33,180 | $120,310 | $58 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 137K | $112,380 | $54 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 52,050 | $102,270 | $0 |
The following 130 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Biological Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.