Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $49,790 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $32,360
90th percentile $77,540
Employed locally 760
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,360
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $49,790
    75th
    $65,780
    90th
    $77,540

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 15% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,610
    San Angelo, TX $58,190
    Midland, TX $57,980

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390
    Nurse Practitioners $126,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in El Paso, TX is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 19.6% 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 Paso?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,360 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.