DOL Median (Michigan)
$39,140
vs National
-4.9%
National: $41,161BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,201
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,140
-4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,161
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Technicians in Michigan earns $39,140 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% below the national average of $41,161. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,201 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS HEALTHCARE PLC | $75,000 | 3 |
| Research and Diagnostic Systems, Inc. | $55,000 | 3 |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc | $52,322 | 24 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | $52,000 | 8 |
| MPI RESEARCH | $49,920 | 3 |
| MEDTOX LABORATORIES INC. | $48,392 | 2 |
| ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY | $46,634 | 1 |
| Mayo Clinic | $44,824 | 14 |
| ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE TESTING LLC | $44,283 | 2 |
| Oakland University | $41,413 | 2 |
| University of Michigan | $40,000 | 110 |
| SEEDUS, LLC, DBA, SYZYGY BIOTECH, LLC | $40,000 | 1 |
| MIR ACQUISITION, INC. | $40,000 | 1 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | $39,416 | 2 |
| Jackson State University | $38,869 | 2 |
| Pennington Seed Inc. | $37,510 | 2 |
| Michigan State University | $37,500 | 11 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $35,938 | 102 |
| Michigan Technological University | $35,006 | 2 |
| GRAHAM MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $34,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Biological Technicians
Concord, CA · $238,680East Hanover, NE · $94,000NEWARK, NE · $80,079Basking Ridge, NE · $78,300PELHAM, AL · $77,043Top-Paying Roles in Michigan
Cardiologists · $675,000Orthodontists · $297,149Neurologists · $255,000Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · $250,000Physicians, All Other · $242,008Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Biological Technicians make in Michigan?
The median Biological Technicians salary in Michigan is $39,140 based on 145 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Biological Technicians?
A Biological Technicians in Michigan earns 4.9% less than the national median of $41,161, or $43,201 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.