Biological Technician salary in St. Louis, MO
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, FY2026. Includes St Louis, Maryland Heights, Lake St. Louis, Saint Louis, St Loius.
Also listed as: Research Associate (Biology)
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,222 |
| 25th | $45,823 |
| 50th (median) | $49,173 |
| 75th | $52,921 |
| 90th | $56,000 |
Cost of living
St. Louis's median Biological Technician salary of $49,173 is worth about $51,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; St. Louis = 95.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Biological Technicians in the St. Louis, MO area earned a median of $55,600 in May 2025 (220 employed). The H-1B median here is $49,173, 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | too few | 6 |
| Eurofins EAG Materials Science | 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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.