SOC 29-2010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Augusta, GA is $67,040 per year, close to the national median of $62,930 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Augusta, GA is $67,040 per year, close to the national median of $62,930 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $39,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,060 to $78,440.
Employment stands at 570, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Rome leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,840. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 144th of 437 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $46,060 | −26.8% |
| Median (50th) | $67,040 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $78,440 | +24.6% |
| 90th | $92,260 | +46.6% |
| Mean | $65,270 | +3.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Augusta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $67,040 goes as far as $69,616 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,616US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,040 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,740 to $92,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rome, at $65,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Augusta, GA?
The median annual wage is $67,040, or $32.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,930, so pay in Augusta, GA is 6.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Augusta, GA earns more than $92,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rome, at $65,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Augusta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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