Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $52,590 -15% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $94,030
Employed locally 8,450
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $41,780
    50th (median)
    $52,590
    75th
    $76,190
    90th
    $94,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 35% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 15% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,780.