Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Alabama
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,440$23.77 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$38,750 – $64,330Top 10%: $79,520+
Jobs7,2501.60× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $51,430 | $24.73 | 2,790 |
| Mobile, AL | $49,760 | $23.92 | 730 |
| Huntsville, AL | $47,490 | $22.83 | 630 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,780 | $23.45 | 520 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $52,560 | $25.27 | 340 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,860 | $25.41 | 320 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $47,480 | $22.83 | 310 |
| Dothan, AL | $49,360 | $23.73 | 240 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $45,780 | $22.01 | 190 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $45,950 | $22.09 | 190 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $41,380 | $19.89 | 180 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $52,020 | $25.01 | 180 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $54,270 | $26.09 | 150 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $49,820 | $23.95 | 150 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $51,180 | $24.60 | 130 |
| Decatur, AL | $47,530 | $22.85 | 90 |
| Gadsden, AL | $48,130 | $23.14 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $51,680 Mississippi · $50,640 Arkansas · $49,670 Utah · $49,090 Idaho · $47,450 New Mexico · $47,360
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700 Psychiatric Technicians · $36,680
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Alabama?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Alabama earned a median of $49,440 a year ($23.77 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $38,750 to $64,330.
Where in Alabama do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Auburn-Opelika, AL at $54,270.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.