What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
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 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $60,850 | $29.25 | 390 |
| Morgantown, WV | $62,510 | $30.05 | 350 |
| Charleston, WV | $62,980 | $30.28 | 310 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,160 | $29.41 | 280 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $60,960 | $29.31 | 190 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $52,720 | $25.35 | 170 |
| Beckley, WV | $47,760 | $22.96 | 130 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $62,610 | $30.10 | 120 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,390 | $29.04 | 120 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $60,710 | $29.19 | 100 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in West Virginia earned a median of $61,810 a year ($29.72 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $46,190 to $75,340.
Among areas in West 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.