Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $61,520–$101,940
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #19 of 265
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $78,170 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,610 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $62,930 and 7% above the WA statewide median of $72,760. It ranks #19 of 265 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in other WA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $82,450 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $60,150 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $58,490 |
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Questions
What is the average Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $78,170 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,610 jobs pay between $61,520 and $101,940. The 10th percentile is $49,180 and the 90th is $123,660.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $62,930 and 7% above the WA statewide median of $72,760. It ranks #19 of 265 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make an hour in Seattle?
About $37.58 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,170 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.58–$49.01 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.