Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$62,930$30.26 per hour
Average pay$67,350$32.38 per hour
Middle half earn$47,650 – $81,450Top 10%: $100,990+
Jobs332,940Employed nationwide
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,440 | $23.77 | 7,250 | 3.43 |
| Alaska | $60,950 | $29.31 | 680 | 2.08 |
| Arizona | $62,530 | $30.06 | 6,440 | 1.99 |
| Arkansas | $49,670 | $23.88 | 3,180 | 2.44 |
| California | $76,010 | $36.54 | 29,210 | 1.6 |
| Colorado | $70,050 | $33.68 | 5,000 | 1.74 |
| Connecticut | $65,310 | $31.40 | 3,670 | 2.16 |
| Delaware | $68,630 | $33.00 | 690 | 1.43 |
| Florida | $60,510 | $29.09 | 25,790 | 2.6 |
| Georgia | $62,180 | $29.89 | 11,540 | 2.36 |
| Hawaii | $66,020 | $31.74 | 1,090 | 1.74 |
| Idaho | $47,450 | $22.81 | 1,590 | 1.86 |
| Illinois | $71,950 | $34.59 | 10,330 | 1.69 |
| Indiana | $57,080 | $27.44 | 7,210 | 2.25 |
| Iowa | $54,260 | $26.09 | 3,240 | 2.08 |
| Kansas | $62,050 | $29.83 | 3,930 | 2.73 |
| Kentucky | $60,880 | $29.27 | 4,860 | 2.43 |
| Louisiana | $54,460 | $26.19 | 3,790 | 1.96 |
| Maine | $68,690 | $33.02 | 1,250 | 1.95 |
| Maryland | $63,690 | $30.62 | 6,200 | 2.25 |
| Massachusetts | $79,120 | $38.04 | 10,850 | 2.98 |
| Michigan | $61,260 | $29.45 | 10,000 | 2.27 |
| Minnesota | $74,440 | $35.79 | 7,190 | 2.44 |
| Mississippi | $50,640 | $24.35 | 3,070 | 2.64 |
| Missouri | $60,300 | $28.99 | 7,670 | 2.61 |
| Montana | $65,190 | $31.34 | 1,020 | 2.0 |
| Nebraska | $60,540 | $29.11 | 1,930 | 1.88 |
| Nevada | $57,320 | $27.56 | 2,040 | 1.31 |
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | $38.95 | 800 | 1.16 |
| New Jersey | $68,450 | $32.91 | 7,000 | 1.63 |
| New Mexico | $47,360 | $22.77 | 2,160 | 2.48 |
| New York | $97,280 | $46.77 | 16,460 | 1.7 |
| North Carolina | $60,650 | $29.16 | 13,710 | 2.77 |
| North Dakota | $62,680 | $30.14 | 1,370 | 3.2 |
| Ohio | $63,800 | $30.67 | 13,050 | 2.35 |
| Oklahoma | $53,300 | $25.63 | 4,250 | 2.49 |
| Oregon | $83,010 | $39.91 | 2,660 | 1.35 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,680 | $24.85 | 13,020 | 2.15 |
| Rhode Island | $75,780 | $36.44 | 1,060 | 2.11 |
| South Carolina | $55,280 | $26.58 | 4,380 | 1.9 |
| South Dakota | $60,890 | $29.28 | 1,280 | 2.81 |
| Tennessee | $62,070 | $29.84 | 8,410 | 2.56 |
| Texas | $59,290 | $28.51 | 29,530 | 2.1 |
| Utah | $49,090 | $23.60 | 6,370 | 3.67 |
| Vermont | $78,680 | $37.83 | 460 | 1.52 |
| Virginia | $61,050 | $29.35 | 7,150 | 1.74 |
| Washington | $72,760 | $34.98 | 7,430 | 2.09 |
| West Virginia | $61,810 | $29.72 | 1,800 | 2.57 |
| Wisconsin | $60,670 | $29.17 | 8,480 | 2.88 |
| Wyoming | $65,510 | $31.50 | 450 | 1.61 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | $103,180 | 60 |
| Binghamton, NY | $102,040 | 130 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $98,290 | 340 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,930 | 16,220 |
| Bend, OR | $90,270 | 110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $86,250 | 220 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,870 | 1,870 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $84,200 | 340 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,130 | 5,210 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $84,000 | 230 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $83,150 | 2,020 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $83,100 | 80 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,010 | 1,540 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $81,890 | 170 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $81,590 | 100 |
Metro areas with the most clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 16,220 | $96,930 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 10,150 | $67,430 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 9,420 | $59,280 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8,710 | $79,480 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 7,620 | $73,960 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 7,570 | $61,970 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 7,410 | $61,350 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 6,750 | $65,530 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 6,150 | $59,790 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,680 | $70,300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 5,210 | $84,130 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 5,160 | $62,530 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 4,860 | $48,630 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 4,830 | $62,550 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 4,610 | $78,170 |
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Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make?
The median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in the U.S. was $62,930 a year ($30.26 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $47,650 and $81,450.
Which states pay clinical laboratory technologists and technicians the most?
The highest pay was in New York ($97,280), Oregon ($83,010), New Hampshire ($81,020), Massachusetts ($79,120), Vermont ($78,680). The lowest was in New Mexico ($47,360), Idaho ($47,450), Utah ($49,090).
How many clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 332,940 people were employed as clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.