Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary (2025)
Based on 332,940 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $38,910 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,650 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,930 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $81,450 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $100,990 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$39K
25th
$48K
Median
$63K
75th
$81K
90th
$101K
Highest Paying States for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $93,610 |
| Oregon | $83,990 |
| District of Columbia | $81,650 |
| Vermont | $80,100 |
| California | $78,840 |
| Massachusetts | $77,230 |
| Washington | $76,370 |
| New Jersey | $74,830 |
| Connecticut | $74,820 |
| New Hampshire | $74,530 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $93,610 per year, while New Hampshire has an average of $74,530 — a difference of $19,080. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 332,940 workers were employed as Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $67,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-2010