Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $63,540 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $40,160
90th percentile $81,320
Employed locally 620
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,160
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $75,060
    90th
    $81,320

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Napa, CA $75,280
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,170
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,940
    Chambersburg, PA $65,080
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $64,740
    Williamsport, PA $63,090

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Pharmacists $134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.7% above 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,160 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.