SOC 29-2010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $47,450 a year, trailing the national median of $62,930 by 24.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $47,450 a year, trailing the national median of $62,930 by 24.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,210 and $78,300. The lowest tenth earn under $40,730, while the highest tenth earn more than $96,400.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $49,850. Of the 255 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,730 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $43,210 | −31.3% |
| Median (50th) | $47,450 | −24.6% |
| 75th | $78,300 | +24.4% |
| 90th | $96,400 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $59,980 | −4.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $49,850 | 70 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $46,680 | 730 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $44,680 | 190 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $41,870 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $47,450 goes as far as $49,686 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,686US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,450 a year, 24.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,730 to $96,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $49,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $47,450, or $22.81 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID is 24.6% lower. 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $96,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,730 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 Lewiston, at $49,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. 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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