Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary
in Columbus, OH
- Middle 50%
- $46,810–$78,930
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #102 of 265
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $62,240 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,520 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $62,930 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $63,800. It ranks #102 of 265 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $67,100 |
| Cleveland, OH | $66,360 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,370 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $64,490 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $64,200 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $63,650 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $63,080 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $60,860 |
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Questions
What is the average Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $62,240 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,520 jobs pay between $46,810 and $78,930. The 10th percentile is $39,470 and the 90th is $95,100.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $62,930 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $63,800. It ranks #102 of 265 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make an hour in Columbus?
About $29.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,240 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.50–$37.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.