Biological Technicians pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,160 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Grand Forks earn between $48,190 and $53,820.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $48KMedian
- $54K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,070 | $4,172 | $24.07 |
| Median | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,820 | $4,485 | $25.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Grand Forks earn 11% less than the North Dakota average ($56,250) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $50,070 | $48,190 | $45,700 | $57,160 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $56,250 | $55,330 | $44,950 | $69,150 | 250 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $50,070, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $42,411 a year, or $3,534 a month and $1,631 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $42,411 | $3,534 |
| Working in MN | $40,530 | $3,377 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $50,070 buys what about $57,776 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($53,440).
- Bismarck$53,440
- Grand Forks$50,070
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Grand Forks?
$24.07 an hour on average, and $23.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $42,411 a year ($3,534 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,070.
Do biological technicians earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4021; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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