Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in New Jersey
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$68,450$32.91 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$53,840 – $87,040Top 10%: $107,470+
Jobs7,0000.76× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,930 | $46.60 | 16,220 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,790 | $28.75 | 6,150 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $59,000 | $28.36 | 1,080 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $72,970 | $35.08 | 380 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $66,060 | $31.76 | 230 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Colorado · $70,050 Maine · $68,690 Delaware · $68,630 Hawaii · $66,020 Wyoming · $65,510 Connecticut · $65,310
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in New Jersey?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in New Jersey earned a median of $68,450 a year ($32.91 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $53,840 to $87,040.
Where in New Jersey do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $96,930.
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.