Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in South Carolina
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$55,280$26.58 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$44,140 – $72,750Top 10%: $81,930+
Jobs4,3800.89× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $62,360 | $29.98 | 2,020 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $53,070 | $25.52 | 990 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,050 | $27.91 | 830 |
| Columbia, SC | $55,280 | $26.58 | 810 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $67,040 | $32.23 | 570 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $64,490 | $31.01 | 310 |
| Florence, SC | $50,970 | $24.50 | 300 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $60,590 | $29.13 | 250 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $57,930 | $27.85 | 180 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $49,730 | $23.91 | 100 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $51,810 | $24.91 | 80 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $63,250 | $30.41 | 70 |
| Sumter, SC | $60,380 | $29.03 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $57,320 Indiana · $57,080 Louisiana · $54,460 Iowa · $54,260 Oklahoma · $53,300 Pennsylvania · $51,680
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370 Physical Therapists · $101,330
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in South Carolina?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in South Carolina earned a median of $55,280 a year ($26.58 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $44,140 to $72,750.
Where in South Carolina do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC at $67,040.
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.