Biological Technicians Salary
In Peoria, IL, biological technicians earn $72,120 at the median, or about $34.67 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.23), which stretches that salary to about $79,053 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,039/month, or 21.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $72K get you in Peoria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Peoria’s Regional Price Parity (91.23). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Peoria
Peoria sits well above the national pay line for biological technicians, local pay runs about 25% higher than the U.S. median of $58K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,039/month, 22.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.23 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Peoria offers a genuinely strong financial position for biological technicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for biological technicians in metros near Peoria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $58K | $56K |
| Champaign-Urbana | $64K | $69K |
| Madison | $52K | $53K |
| Iowa City | $48K | $53K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Peoria, IL
Entry-level biological technicians (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Biological Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Biological Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $71K | +24% | 9,210 |
| New Jersey | $66K | +15% | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $65K | +13% | 210 |
| Connecticut | $62K | +8% | 650 |
| Massachusetts | $62K | +8% | 8,430 |
| North Carolina | $62K | +7% | 2,460 |
| New York | $61K | +6% | 5,050 |
| Washington | $61K | +6% | 3,210 |
| Maine | $60K | +5% | 510 |
| Colorado | $59K | +3% | 1,990 |
| Indiana | $59K | +2% | 1,020 |
| Delaware | $59K | +2% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $57K | -1% | 330 |
| Alaska | $56K | -2% | 410 |
| Illinois | $56K | -3% | 790 |
| New Hampshire | $56K | -3% | 240 |
| North Dakota | $55K | -4% | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $55K | -4% | 2,820 |
| Virginia | $53K | -7% | 1,820 |
| Arizona | $53K | -7% | 830 |
| South Carolina | $53K | -8% | 550 |
| Utah | $53K | -8% | 710 |
| Maryland | $53K | -8% | 3,470 |
| Georgia | $52K | -9% | 860 |
| Oregon | $52K | -9% | 1,590 |
| Wisconsin | $52K | -10% | 1,800 |
| Nevada | $52K | -10% | 280 |
| Kansas | $52K | -10% | 480 |
| West Virginia | $51K | -11% | 100 |
| Vermont | $51K | -11% | 220 |
| Ohio | $51K | -11% | 2,240 |
| Michigan | $51K | -11% | 1,160 |
| Tennessee | $51K | -12% | 1,240 |
| Missouri | $51K | -12% | 620 |
| Texas | $50K | -13% | 2,730 |
| Montana | $50K | -13% | 430 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -14% | 140 |
| Alabama | $49K | -14% | 270 |
| Kentucky | $49K | -15% | 260 |
| Hawaii | $49K | -15% | 830 |
| Florida | $49K | -15% | 3,170 |
| Nebraska | $48K | -16% | 600 |
| Minnesota | $48K | -16% | 1,400 |
| Iowa | $48K | -16% | 800 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -17% | 360 |
| Louisiana | $47K | -18% | 190 |
| Arkansas | $47K | -18% | 420 |
| Wyoming | $46K | -19% | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $46K | -21% | 140 |
| Idaho | $42K | -27% | 450 |
| South Dakota | $41K | -28% | 230 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a biological technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Peoria?
Yes — at the median salary of $72K, rent takes 22.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,039/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for biological technicians in Peoria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new biological technicians typically earn — is $45K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,697/month. At HUD’s $1,039/month FMR, rent would take 39% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is biological technician a high-paying job in Peoria?
Local pay is 25% above the national median — $72K here vs. $58K nationally.
How does Peoria compare to the national average for biological technicians?
Peoria pays $72K median vs. the U.S. average of $58K — that’s +25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.23), the purchasing-power equivalent is $79K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do biological technicians make in Peoria, IL?
The median is $72,120 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,950, and experienced biological technicians can clear $79,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Peoria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,629/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,039/month, which eats 22.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a biological technicians salary go in Peoria?
Peoria has a Regional Price Parity of 91.23 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biological technicians salary is worth about $79,053 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do biological technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.