Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Louisiana
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$54,460$26.19 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$39,930 – $69,640Top 10%: $84,720+
Jobs3,7900.91× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $55,540 | $26.70 | 1,030 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $52,700 | $25.34 | 700 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $59,940 | $28.82 | 460 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,240 | $23.19 | 290 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,410 | $23.28 | 210 |
| Monroe, LA | $59,900 | $28.80 | 180 |
| Alexandria, LA | $61,360 | $29.50 | 160 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $56,070 | $26.96 | 150 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $51,120 | $24.58 | 150 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $61,160 | $29.40 | 140 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $55,460 | $26.66 | 110 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $41,160 | $19.79 | 110 |
| Hammond, LA | $49,350 | $23.73 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $57,320 Indiana · $57,080 South Carolina · $55,280 Iowa · $54,260 Oklahoma · $53,300 Pennsylvania · $51,680
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Louisiana?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Louisiana earned a median of $54,460 a year ($26.19 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $39,930 to $69,640.
Where in Louisiana do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Alexandria, LA at $61,360.
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.