The median annual wage for Biological Technicians in Ames, IA is $52,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,210.
Pay spans roughly $34,800 at the 10th percentile to $78,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.32 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as biological technicians in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $52,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.32 |
| 10th percentile | $34,800 |
| 90th percentile | $78,520 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.