Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $62,430 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $113,420
Employed locally 10,270
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $62,430
    75th
    $80,000
    90th
    $113,420

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Vallejo, CA $83,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,390
    Redding, CA $80,350
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930
    Physical Therapists $117,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0.9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.