Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,890
↑ 29.4% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.4% since 2012 ($47,820 → $61,890)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,890
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,890 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $60,780 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $57,380 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $57,800 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $54,180 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $53,120 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $52,330 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | $51,770 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $50,930 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $50,550 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $49,310 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $48,740 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $47,820 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.