Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$61,890
~$30/hr · ~$5,158/mo
US Jobs
351K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
This occupation is a hybrid of physical laboratory work and digital data analysis. While AI and computer vision are rapidly automating the interpretation of slides and test results (high exposure), the physical requirements of preparing specimens, maintaining complex hardware, and interacting with patients provide a significant barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MIBEST VALUE | $77,390 | Below avg (88.2) | $87,697 |
| Binghamton, NY | $80,470 | Below avg (92.1) | $87,382 |
| Medford, OR | $89,040 | Above avg (103.4) | $86,082 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $77,840 | Below avg (90.9) | $85,590 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $92,740 | Above avg (109.7) | $84,507 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $78,670 | Below avg (94.9) | $82,879 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,420 | Below avg (95.7) | $81,929 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $82,460 | Average (100.9) | $81,744 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $75,070 | Below avg (92.7) | $80,951 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $79,200 | Average (98.2) | $80,671 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $75,300 | Below avg (94.1) | $80,061 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,360 | Average (98.4) | $79,643 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $72,680 | Below avg (91.6) | $79,326 |
| Bend, OR | $83,110 | Above avg (105.3) | $78,945 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $76,970 | Average (98.1) | $78,450 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,158/mo
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