Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in New York
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,280$46.77 per hour
vs U.S.+55%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$65,890 – $120,900Top 10%: $132,530+
Jobs16,4600.79× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in New York 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 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,290 | $39.08 | 1,140 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $80,000 | $38.46 | 830 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $78,050 | $37.53 | 710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,250 | $38.10 | 480 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $77,660 | $37.34 | 390 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $98,290 | $47.25 | 340 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $83,630 | $40.21 | 250 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $78,160 | $37.58 | 220 |
| Binghamton, NY | $102,040 | $49.06 | 130 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $80,270 | $38.59 | 120 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $79,210 | $38.08 | 60 |
| Kingston, NY | $103,180 | $49.61 | 60 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $81,330 | $39.10 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Oregon · $83,010 New Hampshire · $81,020 Massachusetts · $79,120 Vermont · $78,680 California · $76,010 Rhode Island · $75,780
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in New York?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in New York earned a median of $97,280 a year ($46.77 an hour) in May 2025, 55% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $65,890 to $120,900.
Where in New York do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Kingston, NY at $103,180.
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.