Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $58,550 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $40,510
90th percentile $95,700
Employed locally 250
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,510
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $58,550
    75th
    $76,840
    90th
    $95,700

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 32% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,580
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,170
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $77,840

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Dental Hygienists $107,100
    Physicians, All Other $304,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 5.4% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,510 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.