The average salary for a clinical laboratory technologists and technician in the United States is $62,870, but the range typically falls between $45,080 and $78,120. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.22, with a range between $21.67 and $37.56.
There are approximately 334,380 people employed as a clinical laboratory technologists and technician in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians.The state with the best pay for a clinical laboratory technologists and technician is New York, with an average annual salary of $81,930, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $45,820.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,770 | $17.68 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,080 | $21.67 |
| Median | $60,780 | $29.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,120 | $37.56 |
| 90th Percentile | $93,900 | $45.14 |
The salary of a clinical laboratory technologists and technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a clinical laboratory technologists and technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Oregon, Vermont while the worst states are Mississippi, Utah, Idaho, Alabama, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,220 | $49,700 | $77,020 |
| Alaska | $38,930 | $69,270 | $102,790 |
| Arizona | $39,260 | $63,710 | $95,120 |
| Arkansas | $32,810 | $51,590 | $77,000 |
| California | $45,440 | $73,560 | $120,650 |
| Colorado | $40,020 | $67,460 | $96,770 |
| Connecticut | $43,470 | $76,190 | $105,100 |
| Delaware | $46,380 | $70,410 | $96,260 |
| District of Columbia | $47,790 | $71,690 | $103,580 |
| Florida | $34,450 | $58,450 | $84,890 |
| Georgia | $37,080 | $63,270 | $90,170 |
| Hawaii | $48,150 | $67,170 | $88,450 |
| Idaho | $29,000 | $51,910 | $79,920 |
| Illinois | $38,400 | $64,850 | $93,300 |
| Indiana | $36,290 | $56,680 | $80,290 |
| Iowa | $37,110 | $54,770 | $77,480 |
| Kansas | $37,100 | $59,780 | $84,580 |
| Kentucky | $33,880 | $56,820 | $81,680 |
| Louisiana | $35,510 | $60,120 | $83,560 |
| Maine | $43,160 | $65,810 | $85,480 |
| Maryland | $32,290 | $60,640 | $92,020 |
| Massachusetts | $44,960 | $70,270 | $100,360 |
| Michigan | $36,250 | $59,140 | $85,390 |
| Minnesota | $48,340 | $65,900 | $87,000 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 | $45,820 | $72,710 |
| Missouri | $34,600 | $57,840 | $83,700 |
| Montana | $35,270 | $66,350 | $94,600 |
| Nebraska | $38,120 | $62,320 | $86,690 |
| Nevada | $36,450 | $62,620 | $100,050 |
| New Hampshire | $47,650 | $74,920 | $94,370 |
| New Jersey | $41,480 | $70,800 | $98,520 |
| New Mexico | $33,900 | $52,660 | $76,960 |
| New York | $43,430 | $81,930 | $123,830 |
| North Carolina | $36,340 | $56,990 | $80,770 |
| North Dakota | $38,130 | $63,070 | $84,850 |
| Ohio | $37,500 | $60,570 | $82,660 |
| Oklahoma | $33,280 | $55,780 | $79,210 |
| Oregon | $46,740 | $76,830 | $104,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,600 | $60,940 | $82,990 |
| Rhode Island | $49,690 | $72,200 | $103,020 |
| South Carolina | $34,020 | $54,370 | $77,010 |
| South Dakota | $32,980 | $56,340 | $80,230 |
| Tennessee | $36,310 | $59,330 | $83,000 |
| Texas | $35,380 | $57,080 | $84,830 |
| Utah | $35,370 | $52,320 | $80,770 |
| Vermont | $50,050 | $75,660 | $102,650 |
| Virginia | $38,350 | $61,810 | $87,380 |
| Washington | $44,070 | $70,670 | $103,230 |
| West Virginia | $36,670 | $59,250 | $84,020 |
| Wisconsin | $37,520 | $59,520 | $80,660 |
| Wyoming | $34,580 | $60,900 | $88,230 |
Even between cities, the salary of a clinical laboratory technologists and technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is Merced, CA with an average salary of $97,040.The city with the lowest average salary for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is Hattiesburg, MS with an average salary of $37,610.
Areas with highest average salaries for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
The number of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians has increased by 8,160. On average, the number of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians has been increasing by 0.6% each year. The salary of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians has increased by $6,880. On average, the salary of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
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