Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $58,960 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $80,150
Employed locally 190
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $70,690
    90th
    $80,150

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,390
    Rhode Island $81,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,170
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $74,380
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $71,950

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Nurse Practitioners $122,960
    Physicians, All Other $394,170
    Speech-Language Pathologists $64,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Slidell, LA is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Slidell, LA is 4.7% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.