Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Kentucky
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,880$29.27 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$45,310 – $78,020Top 10%: $88,750+
Jobs4,8601.13× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,370 | $31.43 | 2,920 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,460 | $29.55 | 1,600 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,710 | $28.71 | 980 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,210 | $29.91 | 410 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $60,850 | $29.25 | 390 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $54,320 | $26.11 | 340 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $60,100 | $28.90 | 290 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $61,100 | $29.38 | 280 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $61,580 | $29.61 | 140 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,450 | $29.54 | 130 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,730 | $28.71 | 130 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $49,520 | $23.81 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Virginia · $61,050 Alaska · $60,950 South Dakota · $60,890 Wisconsin · $60,670 North Carolina · $60,650 Nebraska · $60,540
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Kentucky?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Kentucky earned a median of $60,880 a year ($29.27 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $45,310 to $78,020.
Where in Kentucky do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $65,370.
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.