Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $61,920 +0% vs national
Median hourly $29.77
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $94,670
Employed locally 330
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $61,920
    75th
    $76,200
    90th
    $94,670

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 91% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,840
    Wichita, KS $64,130
    Lawrence, KS $63,800
    Manhattan, KS $62,820
    Jackson, MS $61,900
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,840

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Pharmacists $133,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Topeka, KS is $29.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 0% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.