Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $56,340 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $93,270
Employed locally 300
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $41,830
    50th (median)
    $56,340
    75th
    $77,460
    90th
    $93,270

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $81,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,170
    Anchorage, AK $76,130
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,830

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Hickory, NC is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,830.