Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Texas
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,290$28.51 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$44,990 – $77,750Top 10%: $94,830+
Jobs29,5300.98× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $59,280 | $28.50 | 9,420 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,350 | $29.50 | 7,410 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $61,010 | $29.33 | 2,740 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,570 | $28.64 | 1,860 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $59,060 | $28.40 | 830 |
| El Paso, TX | $51,600 | $24.81 | 720 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $61,370 | $29.50 | 440 |
| Lubbock, TX | $61,490 | $29.56 | 430 |
| Tyler, TX | $48,750 | $23.44 | 420 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $58,440 | $28.09 | 400 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $62,100 | $29.86 | 380 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $46,450 | $22.33 | 370 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $61,830 | $29.73 | 340 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $58,180 | $27.97 | 280 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $59,750 | $28.73 | 260 |
| Waco, TX | $52,940 | $25.45 | 260 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $63,440 | $30.50 | 240 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $61,380 | $29.51 | 230 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,410 | $27.60 | 200 |
| Longview, TX | $52,290 | $25.14 | 200 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $55,500 | $26.68 | 160 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,670 | $22.92 | 150 |
| Laredo, TX | $50,370 | $24.22 | 130 |
| Odessa, TX | $55,030 | $26.46 | 130 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $61,620 | $29.63 | 130 |
| Midland, TX | $57,980 | $27.88 | 110 |
| San Angelo, TX | $58,190 | $27.98 | 110 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $49,140 | $23.62 | 110 |
| Victoria, TX | $59,310 | $28.52 | 110 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,670 | $27.72 | 110 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $62,590 | $30.09 | 80 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $46,430 | $22.32 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $60,880 Wisconsin · $60,670 North Carolina · $60,650 Nebraska · $60,540 Florida · $60,510 Missouri · $60,300
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,630
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Texas?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Texas earned a median of $59,290 a year ($28.51 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $44,990 to $77,750.
Where in Texas do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Texarkana, TX-AR at $61,620.
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.