SOC 29-2010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — Kingston
Kingston, NY · 10 metro areas compared
In Kingston, NY the median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians reaches $103,180 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kingston, NY the median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians reaches $103,180 a year. That is 64.0% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $77,940 and $115,210. The lowest tenth earn under $44,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $135,930.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Binghamton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 26th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,810 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $77,940 | +23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $103,180 | +64.0% |
| 75th | $115,210 | +83.1% |
| 90th | $135,930 | +116.0% |
| Mean | $94,100 | +49.5% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binghamton | $102,040 | 130 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $98,290 | 340 | |
| 3 | New York | $96,930 | 16,220 | |
| 4 | Watertown | $81,330 | 60 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $81,290 | 1,140 | |
| 6 | Utica | $80,270 | 120 | |
| 7 | Albany | $80,000 | 830 | |
| 8 | Syracuse | $79,250 | 480 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $79,210 | 60 | |
| 10 | Buffalo | $78,050 | 710 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kingston run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $103,180 buys what $95,626 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 52.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,626US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,180 a year, 64.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,810 to $135,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Binghamton, at $102,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Kingston, NY?
The median annual wage is $103,180, or $49.61 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 Kingston, NY is 64.0% 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 Kingston, NY earns more than $135,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,810 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 Binghamton, at $102,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Kingston, NY. 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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