Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for clinical laboratory technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $67,350 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $62,930
Total employment 332,940 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.7%
Slower than average
Annual openings 22,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 351,200 → 357,200 (+6,000)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$93,610
- Oregon$83,990
- District of Columbia$81,650
- Vermont$80,100
- California$78,840
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$53,500
- Arkansas$54,340
- Mississippi$54,580
- New Mexico$55,380
- Utah$56,980
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $93,610 | $97,280 | $45 | +39% | 16,460 |
| 2 | Oregon | $83,990 | $83,010 | $40 | +24.7% | 2,660 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $81,650 | $76,560 | $39 | +21.2% | 960 |
| 4 | Vermont | $80,100 | $78,680 | $39 | +18.9% | 460 |
| 5 | California | $78,840 | $76,010 | $38 | +17.1% | 29,210 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $77,230 | $79,120 | $37 | +14.7% | 10,850 |
| 7 | Washington | $76,370 | $72,760 | $37 | +13.4% | 7,430 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $74,830 | $68,450 | $36 | +11.1% | 7,000 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $74,820 | $65,310 | $36 | +11.1% | 3,670 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $74,530 | $81,020 | $36 | +10.7% | 800 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $74,120 | $75,780 | $36 | +10.1% | 1,060 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $73,630 | $74,440 | $35 | +9.3% | 7,190 |
| 13 | Colorado | $73,270 | $70,050 | $35 | +8.8% | 5,000 |
| 14 | Illinois | $72,140 | $71,950 | $35 | +7.1% | 10,330 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $70,930 | $66,020 | $34 | +5.3% | 1,090 |
| 16 | Delaware | $70,300 | $68,630 | $34 | +4.4% | 690 |
| 17 | Alaska | $69,270 | $60,950 | $33 | +2.9% | 680 |
| 18 | Maine | $68,900 | $68,690 | $33 | +2.3% | 1,250 |
| 19 | Montana | $67,510 | $65,190 | $32 | +0.2% | 1,020 |
| 20 | Georgia | $67,320 | $62,180 | $32 | +0% | 11,540 |
| 21 | Maryland | $66,280 | $63,690 | $32 | -1.6% | 6,200 |
| 22 | Nevada | $66,160 | $57,320 | $32 | -1.8% | 2,040 |
| 23 | Arizona | $66,140 | $62,530 | $32 | -1.8% | 6,440 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $65,610 | $65,510 | $32 | -2.6% | 450 |
| 25 | Virginia | $65,200 | $61,050 | $31 | -3.2% | 7,150 |
| 26 | Ohio | $64,910 | $63,800 | $31 | -3.6% | 13,050 |
| 27 | Kansas | $64,310 | $62,050 | $31 | -4.5% | 3,930 |
| 28 | Florida | $63,650 | $60,510 | $31 | -5.5% | 25,790 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $63,560 | $60,670 | $31 | -5.6% | 8,480 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $62,930 | $62,070 | $30 | -6.6% | 8,410 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $62,250 | $62,680 | $30 | -7.6% | 1,370 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $62,140 | $60,650 | $30 | -7.7% | 13,710 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $62,070 | $60,540 | $30 | -7.8% | 1,930 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $61,890 | $61,810 | $30 | -8.1% | 1,800 |
| 35 | Michigan | $61,840 | $61,260 | $30 | -8.2% | 10,000 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $61,770 | $60,880 | $30 | -8.3% | 4,860 |
| 37 | Texas | $61,730 | $59,290 | $30 | -8.3% | 29,530 |
| 38 | Missouri | $61,240 | $60,300 | $29 | -9.1% | 7,670 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $60,940 | $60,890 | $29 | -9.5% | 1,280 |
| 40 | Indiana | $60,670 | $57,080 | $29 | -9.9% | 7,210 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $59,470 | $51,680 | $29 | -11.7% | 13,020 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $58,670 | $55,280 | $28 | -12.9% | 4,380 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $57,600 | $53,300 | $28 | -14.5% | 4,250 |
| 44 | Iowa | $57,530 | $54,260 | $28 | -14.6% | 3,240 |
| 45 | Idaho | $57,450 | $47,450 | $28 | -14.7% | 1,590 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $57,130 | $54,460 | $27 | -15.2% | 3,790 |
| 47 | Utah | $56,980 | $49,090 | $27 | -15.4% | 6,370 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $55,380 | $47,360 | $27 | -17.8% | 2,160 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $54,580 | $50,640 | $26 | -19% | 3,070 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $54,340 | $49,670 | $26 | -19.3% | 3,180 |
| 51 | Alabama | $53,500 | $49,440 | $26 | -20.6% | 7,250 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 493 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston, NY | $103,180 | $94,100 | 60 |
| 2 | Binghamton, NY | $102,040 | $87,710 | 130 |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $98,290 | $94,370 | 340 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,930 | $93,240 | 16,220 |
| 5 | Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $96,290 | $88,910 | 140 |
| 6 | Bend, OR | $90,270 | $88,460 | 110 |
| 7 | Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $86,580 | $88,180 | 30 |
| 8 | Vallejo, CA | $86,250 | $84,970 | 220 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,870 | $97,190 | 1,870 |
| 10 | Albany, OR | $84,850 | $88,800 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median clinical laboratory technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $62,930 per year (mean $67,350), and about 80% earn between $38,910 and $100,990.
How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays clinical laboratory technologists and technicians the most?
New York has the highest average pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians at $93,610 per year (median $97,280).
What is the job outlook for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 22,600 openings per year.