Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $80,160 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.54
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $122,450
Employed locally 1,940
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $58,820
    50th (median)
    $80,160
    75th
    $84,610
    90th
    $122,450

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,110

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,810
    Pharmacists$173,510
    Dental Hygienists$121,310
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $38.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 29.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,820.