Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary
As of May 2008, the average annual salary for clinical laboratory technicians was $37,150, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). How much technicians earn varied based on a number of factors, including industry type and geographic location.
Overall Range
The lowest-paid 10 percent of clinical laboratory technicians earned $23,480 or less, while highest-paid 10 percent of technicians earned $53,520 or more.
Largest Employers
The largest employers of clinical laboratory technicians were general hospitals, medical laboratories and offices of physicians. The average salary earned by technicians in these fields were $38,330, $34,570 and $36,000, respectively.
HIghest-Paying Employers
The highest-paying employer of clinical laboratory technicians were junior colleges at average salaries of $45,120. Other high-paying employers were pharmaceutical manufacturers at $45,070, professional equipment wholesalers at $44,000, and scientific research and development at $42,250.
Geography
Clinical laboratory technicians working in Rhode Island earned the highest average salaries at $54,130. Other high-paying areas for technicians were Connecticut at $48,720, District of Columbia at $44,160, Maryland at $43,220 and New York at $43,160.
Benefits
In addition to salaries, clinical laboratory technicians reported receiving annual benefits that increased their overall compensation, such as 1.4 to 3.1 weeks of paid vacation, reports PayScale.com. Other benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, 401k retirement plans, and life and disability insurance.
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