Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $60,120 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $125,930
Employed locally 380
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $60,120
    75th
    $70,260
    90th
    $125,930

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 11% 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
    Vallejo, CA $83,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,390
    Redding, CA $80,350
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.