Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Iowa
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$54,260$26.09 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$43,210 – $65,810Top 10%: $79,660+
Jobs3,2400.97× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $59,420 | $28.57 | 920 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,240 | $24.16 | 700 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52,140 | $25.07 | 420 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $47,770 | $22.97 | 400 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,480 | $29.08 | 350 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,560 | $30.08 | 270 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,720 | $29.67 | 240 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,360 | $22.77 | 200 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $47,800 | $22.98 | 200 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $62,260 | $29.94 | 180 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63,230 | $30.40 | 150 |
| Ames, IA | $56,380 | $27.10 | 110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $55,680 | $26.77 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $57,320 Indiana · $57,080 South Carolina · $55,280 Louisiana · $54,460 Oklahoma · $53,300 Pennsylvania · $51,680
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560 Dental Hygienists · $84,010
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Iowa?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Iowa earned a median of $54,260 a year ($26.09 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $43,210 to $65,810.
Where in Iowa do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Cedar Rapids, IA at $62,560.
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.