Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $81,900 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.37
10th percentile $61,280
90th percentile $144,520
Employed locally 1,820
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,280
    25th
    $77,060
    50th (median)
    $81,900
    75th
    $95,370
    90th
    $144,520

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 48% 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 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,110

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Dental Hygienists $135,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $39.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 32.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $61,280 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,060.