Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Colorado
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$70,050$33.68 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$52,930 – $87,780Top 10%: $102,900+
Jobs5,0000.81× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,050 | $33.68 | 2,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $77,300 | $37.16 | 510 |
| Boulder, CO | $74,990 | $36.05 | 380 |
| Greeley, CO | $67,450 | $32.43 | 220 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $68,260 | $32.82 | 190 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,530 | $30.55 | 140 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $76,850 | $36.95 | 130 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $63,210 | $30.39 | 130 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $71,710 | $34.48 | 130 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,690 | $30.62 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Washington · $72,760 Illinois · $71,950 Maine · $68,690 Delaware · $68,630 New Jersey · $68,450 Hawaii · $66,020
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Colorado?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Colorado earned a median of $70,050 a year ($33.68 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $52,930 to $87,780.
Where in Colorado do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Colorado Springs, CO at $77,300.
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.