Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $59,260 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $93,990
Employed locally 2,040
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $44,950
    50th (median)
    $59,260
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $93,990

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 30% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $71,280
    Corvallis, OR $71,120

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310
    Physical Therapists $100,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Richmond, VA is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 4.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,950.