Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $80,110 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $50,200
90th percentile $96,640
Employed locally 100
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,200
    25th
    $59,410
    50th (median)
    $80,110
    75th
    $87,200
    90th
    $96,640

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $178,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,420
    Physicians, All Other $305,610
    Nurse Practitioners $159,090
    Dental Hygienists $127,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Santa Cruz, CA is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 29.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,200 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,410.