Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for health technologists and technicians, all others 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 $58,710 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $50,290
Total employment 182,610 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings 13,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 178,800 → 188,100 (+9,300)
Typical entry education Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$78,540
- Delaware$74,670
- Washington$71,840
- California$70,680
- Arizona$69,720
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$42,090
- Alabama$45,220
- South Carolina$46,760
- Louisiana$46,910
- Missouri$48,670
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $78,540 | $80,520 | $38 | +33.8% | 90 |
| 2 | Delaware | $74,670 | $78,650 | $36 | +27.2% | 110 |
| 3 | Washington | $71,840 | $62,090 | $35 | +22.4% | 3,870 |
| 4 | California | $70,680 | $60,390 | $34 | +20.4% | 26,540 |
| 5 | Arizona | $69,720 | $56,370 | $34 | +18.8% | 3,690 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $67,540 | $57,800 | $32 | +15% | 530 |
| 7 | New York | $66,140 | $60,320 | $32 | +12.7% | 11,910 |
| 8 | Oregon | $66,090 | $60,390 | $32 | +12.6% | 1,720 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $65,100 | $55,920 | $31 | +10.9% | 1,380 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,450 | $58,300 | $31 | +9.8% | 5,830 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $64,120 | $60,500 | $31 | +9.2% | 3,550 |
| 12 | Kansas | $64,040 | $54,180 | $31 | +9.1% | 700 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $63,950 | $59,540 | $31 | +8.9% | 2,030 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $63,580 | $59,900 | $31 | +8.3% | 1,000 |
| 15 | Colorado | $63,320 | $59,430 | $30 | +7.9% | 2,470 |
| 16 | Vermont | $61,800 | $59,470 | $30 | +5.3% | 430 |
| 17 | Maine | $61,150 | $61,490 | $29 | +4.2% | 550 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $60,690 | $57,580 | $29 | +3.4% | 550 |
| 19 | Alaska | $60,250 | $54,070 | $29 | +2.6% | 810 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $59,680 | $49,180 | $29 | +1.7% | 1,110 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $59,400 | $51,030 | $29 | +1.2% | 1,240 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $58,740 | $51,350 | $28 | +0.1% | 3,310 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $58,070 | $52,970 | $28 | -1.1% | 230 |
| 24 | Georgia | $57,840 | $49,310 | $28 | -1.5% | 6,360 |
| 25 | Illinois | $57,590 | $49,930 | $28 | -1.9% | 4,620 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $57,450 | $49,410 | $28 | -2.1% | 1,940 |
| 27 | Montana | $57,250 | $51,620 | $28 | -2.5% | 310 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $56,510 | $49,480 | $27 | -3.7% | 500 |
| 29 | Idaho | $56,330 | $47,220 | $27 | -4.1% | 650 |
| 30 | Texas | $56,140 | $47,870 | $27 | -4.4% | 15,370 |
| 31 | Nevada | $55,680 | $49,620 | $27 | -5.2% | 1,790 |
| 32 | Indiana | $55,280 | $47,960 | $27 | -5.8% | 2,160 |
| 33 | Maryland | $55,000 | $47,750 | $26 | -6.3% | 1,980 |
| 34 | Michigan | $54,630 | $48,520 | $26 | -6.9% | 5,870 |
| 35 | Utah | $53,800 | $47,490 | $26 | -8.4% | 1,590 |
| 36 | Ohio | $53,320 | $47,570 | $26 | -9.2% | 8,590 |
| 37 | Virginia | $52,930 | $47,340 | $25 | -9.8% | 4,510 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $52,920 | $51,580 | $25 | -9.9% | 760 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $52,880 | $46,720 | $25 | -9.9% | 13,200 |
| 40 | Iowa | $52,840 | $47,910 | $25 | -10% | 1,600 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $52,610 | $46,480 | $25 | -10.4% | 6,640 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $51,990 | $46,140 | $25 | -11.4% | 830 |
| 43 | Florida | $51,190 | $45,760 | $25 | -12.8% | 10,130 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $49,580 | $42,820 | $24 | -15.6% | 1,100 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $49,120 | $45,330 | $24 | -16.3% | 1,970 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $48,840 | $44,260 | $23 | -16.8% | 800 |
| 47 | Missouri | $48,670 | $46,040 | $23 | -17.1% | 5,900 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $46,910 | $39,730 | $23 | -20.1% | 3,460 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $46,760 | $44,840 | $22 | -20.4% | 3,050 |
| 50 | Alabama | $45,220 | $43,600 | $22 | -23% | 1,210 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $42,090 | $39,010 | $20 | -28.3% | 2,070 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 452 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $105,650 | $95,550 | 420 |
| 2 | Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $84,090 | $74,880 | 60 |
| 3 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $81,570 | $81,000 | 30 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $81,170 | $97,270 | 1,330 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,360 | $78,880 | 3,070 |
| 6 | Vallejo, CA | $68,960 | $72,460 | 310 |
| 7 | Albany, OR | $68,700 | $65,590 | 40 |
| 8 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $66,890 | $62,920 | 620 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $64,970 | $74,060 | 200 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $64,580 | $75,140 | 370 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing health technologists and technicians, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Colleges | $124,800 | $106,660 | 150 |
| 2 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $124,800 | $116,350 | 110 |
| 3 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $119,990 | $98,770 | 3,720 |
| 4 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $94,920 | $87,100 | 90 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $83,220 | $79,970 | 170 |
| 6 | Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $83,220 | $79,970 | 170 |
| 7 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $79,860 | $78,720 | 70 |
| 8 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $78,780 | $84,400 | 430 |
| 9 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $77,640 | $81,090 | 1,360 |
| 10 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $77,640 | $81,090 | 1,360 |
| 11 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $75,300 | $79,430 | 4,260 |
| 12 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $75,300 | $79,430 | 4,260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do health technologists and technicians, all other make in the U.S.?
The median health technologists and technicians, all other salary in the United States is $50,290 per year (mean $58,710), and about 80% earn between $38,180 and $85,270.
How much do health technologists and technicians, all other make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,710 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays health technologists and technicians, all other the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for health technologists and technicians, all other at $78,540 per year (median $80,520).
What is the job outlook for health technologists and technicians, all other?
Employment is projected to change +5.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 13,600 openings per year.