Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Virginia
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,050$29.35 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$46,430 – $79,700Top 10%: $96,080+
Jobs7,1500.81× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $70,300 | $33.80 | 5,680 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $58,860 | $28.30 | 1,450 |
| Roanoke, VA | $48,880 | $23.50 | 410 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $59,470 | $28.59 | 190 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $60,960 | $29.31 | 190 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $66,700 | $32.07 | 170 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $63,470 | $30.51 | 130 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $45,440 | $21.85 | 100 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,490 | $29.56 | 100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $54,350 | $26.13 | 90 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $60,530 | $29.10 | 80 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $63,290 | $30.43 | 40 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $64,160 | $30.84 | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,830 | $29.72 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Michigan · $61,260 Alaska · $60,950 South Dakota · $60,890 Kentucky · $60,880 Wisconsin · $60,670 North Carolina · $60,650
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $80,670
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Virginia?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Virginia earned a median of $61,050 a year ($29.35 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $46,430 to $79,700.
Where in Virginia do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $70,300.
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.