Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Minnesota
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$74,440$35.79 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$61,430 – $80,920Top 10%: $101,190+
Jobs7,1901.14× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,210 | $31.35 | 3,000 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $57,910 | $27.84 | 650 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $62,340 | $29.97 | 570 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $66,770 | $32.10 | 350 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $64,320 | $30.92 | 280 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $58,230 | $27.99 | 250 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $61,820 | $29.72 | 190 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $69,560 | $33.44 | 170 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $74,660 | $35.90 | 130 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $59,510 | $28.61 | 110 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $66,200 | $31.83 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Vermont · $78,680 California · $76,010 Rhode Island · $75,780 Washington · $72,760 Illinois · $71,950 Colorado · $70,050
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $83,400
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Minnesota?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Minnesota earned a median of $74,440 a year ($35.79 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $61,430 to $80,920.
Where in Minnesota do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $65,210.
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.