Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Pennsylvania
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,680$24.85 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$44,130 – $75,770Top 10%: $86,390+
Jobs13,0201.00× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,790 | $28.75 | 6,150 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,610 | $22.89 | 2,610 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $59,000 | $28.36 | 1,080 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $61,300 | $29.47 | 700 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $51,680 | $24.85 | 550 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,690 | $28.70 | 360 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $60,650 | $29.16 | 320 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $52,170 | $25.08 | 280 |
| Erie, PA | $46,350 | $22.29 | 260 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $52,590 | $25.28 | 260 |
| Reading, PA | $46,990 | $22.59 | 250 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $64,540 | $31.03 | 230 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $56,890 | $27.35 | 210 |
| Johnstown, PA | $50,460 | $24.26 | 170 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,340 | $21.32 | 150 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $65,080 | $31.29 | 120 |
| State College, PA | $43,980 | $21.15 | 120 |
| Lebanon, PA | $62,160 | $29.89 | 70 |
| Williamsport, PA | $43,700 | $21.01 | 60 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $54,450 | $26.18 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Iowa · $54,260 Oklahoma · $53,300 Mississippi · $50,640 Arkansas · $49,670 Alabama · $49,440 Utah · $49,090
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Pennsylvania?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Pennsylvania earned a median of $51,680 a year ($24.85 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $44,130 to $75,770.
Where in Pennsylvania do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Chambersburg, PA at $65,080.
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.