Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $61,650 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $98,380
Employed locally 390
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $44,000
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $78,790
    90th
    $98,380

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 98% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,740
    Medford, OR $89,040
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,310
    Albany, OR $84,850
    New York $84,660
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,170

    Nearby metros — Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,670
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $69,810
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $66,040
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,750
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,090
    Hinesville, GA $63,730

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Athens, GA is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.06 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 0.4% below the national median of $61,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Athens?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,000.