Biological Technicians
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Biological Technicians to increase by 7.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 74,400 to 79,900 jobs. Its estimate of 9,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($57,510), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
74,400
Projected employment (2034)
79,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
7%
Annual openings (projected average)
9,400
Pay & Preparation
$57,510
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Science (3.75/5) • Writing (3.5/5) • Active Learning (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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