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Biological Technicians Salary in Iowa
Biological Technicians in Iowa earn a median $48,050 a year, 16% below the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $48,050 a year
- U.S. median
- $57,510 a year
- Employment
- 800
- Location quotient
- 1.15
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $48,050 · $23.10 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $54,470 · $26.19 an hour (estimate error ±0.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $39,310 · $18.90 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $48,050 · $23.10 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $63,280 · $30.42 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $72,510 · $34.86 an hour
- Employment
- 800 (estimate error ±1.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.51
- Location quotient
- 1.15 (1.00 = national share)
Biological Technicians pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $49,440 | 180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,050 | 520 |
H-1B filings for biological technicians in Iowa
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
3 certified filings with a median offered wage of $50,433.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do biological technicians make in Iowa?
- The median wage for biological technicians in Iowa is $48,050 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 800 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do biological technicians earn the most?
- Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $49,440 a year.