Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician Salary
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians earn a median $62,930 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$62,930
$30.25 per hour
Range
$38,910 – $100,990
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
332,940
across the U.S.
▲1.7%
Pay trend: The median for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in the U.S. rose from $61,890 (May 2024) to $62,930 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.7%.
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians do
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 20,800
Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 20,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,744
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,395Monthly
$2,198Twice a month
$2,029Every 2 weeks
$25.36Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,372
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,902
- Medicare (1.45%)$912
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,744
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,910 | $18.71 | $33,444 |
| 25th percentile | $47,650 | $22.91 | $40,467 |
| Median (50th) | $62,930 | $30.25 | $52,744 |
| 75th percentile | $81,450 | $39.16 | $66,130 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,990 | $48.55 | $79,876 |
Best cities for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $96,930 | $72,342 | $64,268 | 16,220 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $66,360 | $54,458 | $57,981 | 2,690 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $78,170 | $63,823 | $57,429 | 4,610 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $65,060 | $54,456 | $56,526 | 3,050 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $79,480 | $60,990 | $56,334 | 8,710 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $65,370 | $53,689 | $56,296 | 2,920 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $73,960 | $57,345 | $55,355 | 7,620 |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | $84,130 | $63,327 | $54,775 | 5,210 |
| 9 | San Antonio, TX | $61,010 | $51,202 | $54,058 | 2,740 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | $62,240 | $51,261 | $53,693 | 2,520 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $70,050 | $55,736 | $52,690 | 2,890 |
| 12 | St. Louis, MO | $61,830 | $49,892 | $52,469 | 3,960 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $61,350 | $51,475 | $52,190 | 7,410 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $65,530 | $52,055 | $52,025 | 6,750 |
| 15 | Tampa, FL | $62,550 | $52,439 | $51,976 | 4,830 |
| 16 | Kansas City, MO | $59,230 | $47,925 | $51,787 | 2,990 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $70,300 | $55,163 | $50,662 | 5,680 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $58,910 | $47,806 | $49,956 | 3,510 |
| 19 | Phoenix, AZ | $62,530 | $51,068 | $49,429 | 5,160 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $65,210 | $51,665 | $49,289 | 3,000 |
| 21 | Madison, WI | $59,090 | $47,840 | $49,174 | 2,790 |
| 22 | Dallas, TX | $59,280 | $49,811 | $48,318 | 9,420 |
| 23 | Orlando, FL | $57,960 | $48,751 | $48,069 | 2,820 |
| 24 | Philadelphia, PA | $59,790 | $48,386 | $47,181 | 6,150 |
| 25 | Detroit, MI | $58,910 | $47,261 | $47,121 | 4,570 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $96,930
- San Francisco, CA — $84,130
- Boston, MA — $79,480
- Seattle, WA — $78,170
- Chicago, IL — $73,960
- Washington, DC — $70,300
- Denver, CO — $70,050
- Los Angeles, CA — $67,430
- Cleveland, OH — $66,360
- Atlanta, GA — $65,530
- Cincinnati, OH — $65,370
- Minneapolis, MN — $65,210
- Nashville, TN — $65,060
- San Diego, CA — $63,770
- Tampa, FL — $62,550
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $97,280 | +14.9% | $72,567 | $50,060 – $132,530 | 16,460 |
| Oregon | $83,010 | +4.2% | $60,794 | $49,260 – $117,640 | 2,660 |
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | +1.0% | $65,828 | $42,090 – $99,930 | 800 |
| Massachusetts | $79,120 | +13.4% | $60,755 | $47,360 – $105,750 | 10,850 |
| Vermont | $78,680 | +2.9% | $61,449 | $56,460 – $101,120 | 460 |
| District of Columbia | $76,560 | −2.6% | $59,151 | $47,470 – $126,300 | 960 |
| California | $76,010 | +5.7% | $58,446 | $47,580 – $126,870 | 29,210 |
| Rhode Island | $75,780 | −6.7% | $59,916 | $41,850 – $102,650 | 1,060 |
| Minnesota | $74,440 | −0.5% | $57,660 | $49,810 – $101,190 | 7,190 |
| Washington | $72,760 | +6.0% | $60,017 | $46,780 – $112,020 | 7,430 |
| Illinois | $71,950 | +7.5% | $56,030 | $44,980 – $99,970 | 10,330 |
| Colorado | $70,050 | +0.7% | $55,736 | $47,050 – $102,900 | 5,000 |
| Maine | $68,690 | +2.5% | $53,699 | $46,280 – $94,320 | 1,250 |
| Delaware | $68,630 | +2.4% | $53,923 | $46,650 – $98,420 | 690 |
| New Jersey | $68,450 | +4.9% | $54,750 | $46,530 – $107,470 | 7,000 |
| Hawaii | $66,020 | +6.2% | $51,740 | $48,070 – $100,340 | 1,090 |
| Wyoming | $65,510 | +0.3% | $54,817 | $34,270 – $99,440 | 450 |
| Connecticut | $65,310 | −13.2% | $52,640 | $43,320 – $111,940 | 3,670 |
| Montana | $65,190 | −0.2% | $52,238 | $38,910 – $97,070 | 1,020 |
| Ohio | $63,800 | +1.4% | $52,471 | $39,250 – $95,100 | 13,050 |
| Maryland | $63,690 | +5.9% | $50,693 | $34,760 – $98,260 | 6,200 |
| North Dakota | $62,680 | +1.4% | $52,543 | $37,300 – $83,920 | 1,370 |
| Arizona | $62,530 | +0.1% | $51,068 | $40,520 – $99,560 | 6,440 |
| Georgia | $62,180 | −1.2% | $49,537 | $37,970 – $101,020 | 11,540 |
| Tennessee | $62,070 | +7.5% | $52,053 | $37,800 – $87,210 | 8,410 |
| Kansas | $62,050 | +2.6% | $49,374 | $38,490 – $94,780 | 3,930 |
| West Virginia | $61,810 | +2.6% | $49,799 | $37,240 – $88,470 | 1,800 |
| Michigan | $61,260 | +4.5% | $49,050 | $37,560 – $91,280 | 10,000 |
| Virginia | $61,050 | +0.5% | $48,537 | $38,910 – $96,080 | 7,150 |
| Alaska | $60,950 | −2.2% | $51,153 | $44,550 – $109,080 | 680 |
| South Dakota | $60,890 | +5.8% | $51,105 | $37,550 – $81,560 | 1,280 |
| Kentucky | $60,880 | +1.6% | $49,084 | $37,800 – $88,750 | 4,860 |
| Wisconsin | $60,670 | −4.2% | $49,040 | $46,350 – $84,980 | 8,480 |
| North Carolina | $60,650 | +2.1% | $49,001 | $39,860 – $86,490 | 13,710 |
| Nebraska | $60,540 | −3.0% | $48,949 | $38,090 – $85,610 | 1,930 |
| Florida | $60,510 | +4.4% | $50,800 | $37,530 – $96,860 | 25,790 |
| Missouri | $60,300 | +4.9% | $48,734 | $37,490 – $91,540 | 7,670 |
| Texas | $59,290 | +8.1% | $49,820 | $38,330 – $94,830 | 29,530 |
| Nevada | $57,320 | +13.0% | $48,237 | $40,390 – $103,890 | 2,040 |
| Indiana | $57,080 | +3.0% | $46,389 | $38,910 – $87,470 | 7,210 |
| South Carolina | $55,280 | +5.7% | $44,438 | $36,420 – $81,930 | 4,380 |
| Louisiana | $54,460 | −4.4% | $44,691 | $33,140 – $84,720 | 3,790 |
| Iowa | $54,260 | −0.5% | $44,368 | $38,790 – $79,660 | 3,240 |
| Oklahoma | $53,300 | −2.8% | $43,154 | $35,780 – $83,970 | 4,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,680 | −16.0% | $42,118 | $37,630 – $86,390 | 13,020 |
| Mississippi | $50,640 | +6.7% | $41,576 | $33,760 – $81,200 | 3,070 |
| Arkansas | $49,670 | −1.6% | $40,365 | $35,580 – $79,420 | 3,180 |
| Alabama | $49,440 | +3.5% | $39,698 | $34,790 – $79,520 | 7,250 |
| Utah | $49,090 | +3.5% | $40,381 | $38,220 – $86,080 | 6,370 |
| Idaho | $47,450 | +5.3% | $38,900 | $38,130 – $92,280 | 1,590 |
| New Mexico | $47,360 | +1.8% | $39,165 | $36,770 – $80,990 | 2,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $62,930 a year ($30.25 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,910 and the top 10% earn over $100,990. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays clinical laboratory technologists and technicians the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $97,280. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 332,940 people work as clinical laboratory technologists and technicians nationwide.
All 32 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Baltimore, MD
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Madison, WI
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC