Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $48,650 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $33,540
90th percentile $79,960
Employed locally 590
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,540
    25th
    $38,490
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $65,990
    90th
    $79,960

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 28% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420
    Physical Therapists $101,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 21.4% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,540 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,490.