Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
How pay grows with experience
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $51,760 |
| Median (typical) | $86,965 |
| Experienced | $107,092 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $105,310 |
| New York City | $101,321 |
| Hudson Valley | $97,091 |
| Finger Lakes | $80,494 |
| Capital Region | $80,092 |
| Central New York | $80,012 |
| North Country | $79,952 |
| Mohawk Valley | $78,570 |
| Western New York | $78,415 |
| Southern Tier | $73,875 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$88,389 median (+$1,424) · +27.4% by 2032
- Radiologic Technologists$94,007 median (+$7,042) · +26.8% by 2032
- Occupational Therapists$97,961 median (+$10,996) · +27.5% by 2032
- Dental Hygienists$98,155 median (+$11,190) · +22.0% by 2032
- Audiologists$101,434 median (+$14,469) · +22.2% by 2032
- Physical Therapists$102,135 median (+$15,170) · +29.4% by 2032
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$86,337 median (−$628)
- Chiropractors$84,887 median (−$2,078) · +23.2% by 2032
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$81,470 median (−$5,495) · +23.1% by 2032
- Surgical Technologists$77,299 median (−$9,666) · +27.3% by 2032
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76,933 median (−$10,032)
- Therapists, All Other$69,712 median (−$17,252) · +13.2% by 2032
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