Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $49,920–$92,900
- vs U.S. median
- +12%
- Metro rank
- #36 of 265
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $70,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,680 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% above the U.S. median of $62,930 and 8% below the DC statewide median of $76,560. It ranks #36 of 265 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,680 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $70,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,680 jobs pay between $49,920 and $92,900. The 10th percentile is $43,460 and the 90th is $104,290.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians?
That is 12% above the U.S. median of $62,930 and 8% below the DC statewide median of $76,560. It ranks #36 of 265 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make an hour in Washington?
About $33.80 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $70,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.00–$44.66 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.