Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $52,900 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.43
10th percentile $41,660
90th percentile $82,940
Employed locally 50
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,660
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $52,900
    75th
    $59,430
    90th
    $82,940

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 6% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Pharmacists $161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in El Centro, CA is $25.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in El Centro, CA is 14.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,660 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.