Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Washington
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$72,760$34.98 per hour
vs U.S.+16%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$56,160 – $97,590Top 10%: $112,020+
Jobs7,4300.98× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,170 | $37.58 | 4,610 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,010 | $39.91 | 1,540 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $58,490 | $28.12 | 820 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $60,150 | $28.92 | 250 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $82,450 | $39.64 | 220 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $72,760 | $34.98 | 190 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $59,930 | $28.81 | 180 |
| Bellingham, WA | $60,470 | $29.07 | 160 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,850 | $29.74 | 140 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $63,220 | $30.39 | 110 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $59,890 | $28.79 | 80 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $49,850 | $23.97 | 70 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $70,260 | $33.78 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
California · $76,010 Rhode Island · $75,780 Minnesota · $74,440 Illinois · $71,950 Colorado · $70,050 Maine · $68,690
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170 Physical Therapists · $105,950
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Washington?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Washington earned a median of $72,760 a year ($34.98 an hour) in May 2025, 16% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $56,160 to $97,590.
Where in Washington do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $83,010.
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.