DOL Median (Tennessee)
$39,906
vs National
-3%
National: $41,161BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,192
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,906
-3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,161
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Technicians in Tennessee earns $39,906 in nominal terms, which is 3% below the national average of $41,161. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,192 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Berg LLC | $58,300 | 17 |
| Cognate Bioservices, Inc. | $45,000 | 8 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | $44,055 | 81 |
| AEROTEK SCIENTIFIC LLC | $38,002 | 1 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $36,254 | 37 |
| Institute for Environmental Health, Inc. | $35,797 | 59 |
| Vanderbilt University | $33,925 | 47 |
| East Tennessee State University | $33,308 | 2 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $32,760 | 7 |
| CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF WEST TENNESSEE | $31,200 | 1 |
| Meharry Medical College | $29,500 | 6 |
| RXBIO, INC | $29,000 | 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 Tennessee
Surgeons, All Other · $450,000Physicians, All Other · $275,000Pediatricians, General · $249,600Chief Executives · $200,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $166,400Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Biological Technicians make in Tennessee?
The median Biological Technicians salary in Tennessee is $39,906 based on 140 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Biological Technicians?
A Biological Technicians in Tennessee earns 3% less than the national median of $41,161, or $44,192 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.