Biological Technician salary in Houston, TX
Based on 76 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Galveston.
Also listed as: Research Associate (Biology)
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $42,818 |
| 25th | $49,712 |
| 50th (median) | $56,417 |
| 75th | $63,645 |
| 90th | $70,137 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $45,600 | $41,334 | $49,580 | 40 |
| FY2021 | $45,000 | $38,336 | $53,732 | 31 |
| FY2022 | $46,500 | $43,469 | $54,895 | 42 |
| FY2023 | $50,629 | $47,256 | $60,900 | 42 |
| FY2024 | $56,170 | $50,064 | $63,546 | 30 |
| FY2025 | $55,000 | $48,692 | $61,820 | 46 |
| FY2026 | $58,621 | $50,297 | $68,058 | 30 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Biological Technician salary of $56,417 is worth about $57,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Biological Technicians in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $50,140 in May 2025 (1,660 employed). The H-1B median here is $56,417, 13% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | $55,500 | 23 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | $50,128 | 17 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | $52,520 | 12 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | $59,621 | 10 |
| Lonza Houston | too few | 6 |
| Biostate AI Incorporated | too few | 2 |
| Gold H2 | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $48,594 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $56,534 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | $70,768 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $38,584 | $48,594 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $44,658 | $56,534 | 19 |
| Expert · Level IV | $58,968 | $70,768 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.