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Biological science aid salary
Average biological science aid salary
$38,696
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Average biological science aid salary by state
Highest paying states for biological science aids
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $51,603 | $24.81 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $51,077 | $24.56 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $49,371 | $23.74 |
| 4 | New York | $48,617 | $23.37 |
| 5 | California | $49,724 | $23.91 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $39,941 | $19.20 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $50,856 | $24.45 |
| 8 | Oregon | $39,876 | $19.17 |
| 9 | Illinois | $38,169 | $18.35 |
| 10 | Maryland | $45,019 | $21.64 |
| 11 | Maine | $38,302 | $18.41 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $45,391 | $21.82 |
| 13 | Texas | $41,054 | $19.74 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $39,068 | $18.78 |
| 15 | Delaware | $37,484 | $18.02 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $40,034 | $19.25 |
| 17 | Washington | $37,267 | $17.92 |
| 18 | Florida | $37,319 | $17.94 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $37,773 | $18.16 |
| 20 | Missouri | $35,054 | $16.85 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $37,052 | $17.81 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $34,900 | $16.78 |
| 23 | Michigan | $33,795 | $16.25 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $39,640 | $19.06 |
| 25 | Iowa | $34,934 | $16.80 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $33,014 | $15.87 |
| 27 | Virginia | $36,708 | $17.65 |
| 28 | Vermont | $34,192 | $16.44 |
| 29 | Alaska | $33,332 | $16.02 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $32,624 | $15.68 |
| 31 | Ohio | $31,851 | $15.31 |
| 32 | Utah | $34,728 | $16.70 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $33,964 | $16.33 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $34,488 | $16.58 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $33,672 | $16.19 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $34,505 | $16.59 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $33,843 | $16.27 |
| 38 | Idaho | $30,230 | $14.53 |
| 39 | Georgia | $32,045 | $15.41 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $28,889 | $13.89 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $31,502 | $15.15 |
| 42 | Arizona | $31,135 | $14.97 |
| 43 | Nevada | $31,725 | $15.25 |
| 44 | Montana | $26,601 | $12.79 |
| 45 | Indiana | $27,437 | $13.19 |
| 46 | Alabama | $28,354 | $13.63 |
| 47 | Kansas | $30,581 | $14.70 |
| 48 | Colorado | $30,604 | $14.71 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $26,105 | $12.55 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $27,021 | $12.99 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $26,532 | $12.76 |
Biological science aid salary details
A biological science aid's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a biological science aid's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $38,696 | $3,225 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying biological science aid jobs
The highest paying types of biological science aids are research and development technician, research assistant, chemistry department, and pilot plant technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | $35,305 | $2,942 | $16.97 | 90,970 |
| Research Technician | $43,034 | $3,586 | $20.69 | 64,786 |
| Research And Development Technician | $83,552 | $6,963 | $40.17 | 111,268 |
| Research Laboratory Technician | $38,308 | $3,192 | $18.42 | 86,476 |
| Cell Technician | $51,227 | $4,269 | $24.63 | 18,729 |
| Wildlife Technician | $33,462 | $2,789 | $16.09 | 9,809 |
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Biological science aid salary trends
The average biological science aid salary has risen by $5,728 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average biological science aid earned $32,968 annually, but today, they earn $38,696 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for biological science aids over the last decade.
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Average biological science aid salary over time
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Biological science aid salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,700 | $18.60 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $38,300 | $18.41 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $37,200 | $17.87 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $36,600 | $17.58 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $35,500 | $17.07 | +2.0% |
Recently added biological science aid salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of The Interior | Biological Science Aid/Technician | Fresno, CA | 06/28/2025 | $32,286 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Step Science Aid/Tutor | Ione, OR | 02/17/2025 | $20,870 |
| Best Value Schools | The Top 20 Biology Degree Programs In 2025 | Noank, CT | 02/17/2025 | $12,153 |
| Department of The Interior | Biological Science Aid/Technician | Washington, DC | 11/21/2024 | $35,041 |
| Best Value Schools | The Top 20 Biology Degree Programs In 2024 | Hope, IN | 10/24/2024 | $12,153 |
| Environmental Assessment Services, LLC | Science Aid II-Fisheries | Corvallis, OR | 10/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Biology Science Center Lab Aide-Student | Ione, OR | 10/05/2024 | $20,870 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Biology Science Center Lab Aide-Student | Ione, OR | 09/26/2024 | $20,870 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | Biology Science Center Lab Aide-Student | Ione, OR | 09/11/2024 | $20,870 |
| Mad Science of West New Jersey | Fun Stem Programs Mad Science | Burlington, NJ | 09/03/2024 | $83,480 |
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