Biological Technician salary in Memphis, TN
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Research Associate (Biology)
Median salary$49,920
Middle 50%$46.9k–$54.1k
vs. national median−14%comparison median $58,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $39,728 |
| 25th | $46,893 |
| 50th (median) | $49,920 |
| 75th | $54,080 |
| 90th | $54,080 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $52,460 | $44,500 | $52,460 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $50,899 | $42,075 | $54,427 | 18 |
| FY2022 | $59,426 | $40,976 | $65,374 | 10 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | $65,520 | $50,045 | $65,520 | 13 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
Cost of living
Memphis's median Biological Technician salary of $49,920 is worth about $54,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Memphis = 92.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Biological Technicians in the Memphis, TN area earned a median of $50,840 in May 2025 (320 employed). The H-1B median here is $49,920, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | too few | 7 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
