Biological Technician salary in Denver, CO
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Aurora.
Also listed as: Research Associate (Biology)
Median salary$51,854
Middle 50%$45.8k–$54.8k
vs. national median−11%comparison median $58,000
Filings15FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $44,554 |
| 25th | $45,833 |
| 50th (median) | $51,854 |
| 75th | $54,829 |
| 90th | $54,829 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Biological Technician salary of $51,854 is worth about $49,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Biological Technicians in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $65,140 in May 2025 (1,470 employed). The H-1B median here is $51,854, 20% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver | $49,483 | 10 |
| University of Colorado Denver / Anschutz | too few | 5 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.