Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $57,430 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $95,430
Employed locally 430
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $57,430
    75th
    $78,240
    90th
    $95,430

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,790
    Nurse Practitioners$133,390
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75,210
    Pharmacists$134,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Killeen, TX is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Killeen, TX is 7.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.