Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $61,270 -1% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $103,790
Employed locally 230
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $78,170
    90th
    $103,790

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 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
    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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Dental Hygienists $122,740
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Olympia, WA is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Olympia, WA is 1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.