SOC 29-2010 · May 2025 · United States
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $62,930 per year, measured over 332,940 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $97,280.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 105.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $97,280 and New Mexico pays $47,360.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $97,280 | 16,460 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $83,010 | 2,660 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $81,020 | 800 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $79,120 | 10,850 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $78,680 | 460 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $76,560 | 960 | |
| 7 | California | $76,010 | 29,210 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $75,780 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $74,440 | 7,190 | |
| 10 | Washington | $72,760 | 7,430 |
States with the most Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 29,530 | $59,290 | |
| 2 | California | 29,210 | $76,010 | |
| 3 | Florida | 25,790 | $60,510 | |
| 4 | New York | 16,460 | $97,280 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 13,710 | $60,650 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 13,050 | $63,800 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 13,020 | $51,680 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 11,540 | $62,180 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 10,850 | $79,120 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 10,330 | $71,950 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston | $103,180 | 60 |
| 2 | Binghamton | $102,040 | 130 |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $98,290 | 340 |
| 4 | New York | $96,930 | 16,220 |
| 5 | Bend | $90,270 | 110 |
| 6 | Vallejo | $86,250 | 220 |
| 7 | San Jose | $84,870 | 1,870 |
| 8 | Albany | $84,850 | 40 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $84,200 | 340 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $84,130 | 5,210 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.