Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $62,790 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $102,080
Employed locally 490
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $62,790
    75th
    $80,240
    90th
    $102,080

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 8% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $69,440
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $66,300
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,480
    Yuma, AZ $58,080
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,760
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,280

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.