Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Tennessee
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,070$29.84 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$46,860 – $78,720Top 10%: $87,210+
Jobs8,4101.20× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $65,060 | $31.28 | 3,050 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,000 | $30.77 | 1,830 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,650 | $28.20 | 1,320 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,070 | $27.92 | 660 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,000 | $24.52 | 330 |
| Jackson, TN | $62,420 | $30.01 | 210 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,430 | $29.05 | 200 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $59,470 | $28.59 | 190 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,170 | $30.85 | 190 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,270 | $28.49 | 170 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $61,580 | $29.61 | 140 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $61,960 | $29.79 | 130 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,240 | $28.00 | 80 |
| Morristown, TN | $59,050 | $28.39 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
North Dakota · $62,680 Arizona · $62,530 Georgia · $62,180 Kansas · $62,050 West Virginia · $61,810 Michigan · $61,260
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $64,630
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Tennessee?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Tennessee earned a median of $62,070 a year ($29.84 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $46,860 to $78,720.
Where in Tennessee do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $65,060.
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.