Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Missouri
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,300$28.99 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$46,160 – $78,330Top 10%: $91,540+
Jobs7,6701.22× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,830 | $29.73 | 3,960 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $59,230 | $28.48 | 2,990 |
| Springfield, MO | $51,470 | $24.74 | 430 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $60,440 | $29.06 | 290 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,440 | $28.58 | 280 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $50,690 | $24.37 | 260 |
| Columbia, MO | $67,400 | $32.41 | 230 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $51,900 | $24.95 | 190 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $61,020 | $29.34 | 190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,050 | $27.43 | 130 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $47,250 | $22.71 | 110 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $61,420 | $29.53 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
South Dakota · $60,890 Kentucky · $60,880 Wisconsin · $60,670 North Carolina · $60,650 Nebraska · $60,540 Florida · $60,510
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Missouri?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Missouri earned a median of $60,300 a year ($28.99 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $46,160 to $78,330.
Where in Missouri do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Columbia, MO at $67,400.
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.