Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $67,500 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.45
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $98,230
Employed locally 350
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $50,910
    50th (median)
    $67,500
    75th
    $81,170
    90th
    $98,230

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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
    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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Modesto, CA is $32.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 9.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,910.