Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,610 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.18
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $90,780
Employed locally 2,040
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $58,610
    75th
    $75,840
    90th
    $90,780

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 40% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,190
    Lubbock, TX $58,970
    San Angelo, TX $58,190
    Midland, TX $57,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $57,430

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Austin, TX is $28.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 5.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.