Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $62,930 ($30.26 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,930
- Mean annual wage
- $67,350
- Median hourly wage
- $30.26
- Employment
- 332,940
332,940 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,910 | $18.71 |
| 25th percentile | $47,650 | $22.91 |
| Median (50th) | $62,930 | $30.26 |
| 75th percentile | $81,450 | $39.16 |
| 90th percentile | $100,990 | $48.55 |
Highest-paying states for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $97,280 | 16,460 |
| Oregon | $83,010 | 2,660 |
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | 800 |
| Massachusetts | $79,120 | 10,850 |
| Vermont | $78,680 | 460 |
| District of Columbia | $76,560 | 960 |
| California | $76,010 | 29,210 |
| Rhode Island | $75,780 | 1,060 |
| Minnesota | $74,440 | 7,190 |
| Washington | $72,760 | 7,430 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $47,360 median annual wage
- Idaho: $47,450 median annual wage
- Utah: $49,090 median annual wage
- Alabama: $49,440 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $49,670 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Registered Nurses$97,550
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,400
- Pharmacy Technicians$45,750
- Physicians, All Other$265,930
- Nurse Practitioners$132,300
- Pharmacists$140,910
- Physical Therapists$102,760
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,110
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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