How much does a Medical Laboratory Technologist make?

Updated Nov 27, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$62K - $95K/yr
Base Pay
$59K - $90K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$77K

/yr
$62K$95K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Medical Laboratory Technologist is $76,603 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $73,010 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,593 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $62K-$95K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States. Employers include NYU Langone Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

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NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health
$71,471/yr
1K open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States

1NYU Langone Health$71,471
2US Department of Veterans Affairs$70,210
3NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital$69,339
4Bio-Reference Labs$69,138
5UChicago Medicine$68,846
6Northwell Health$68,820
7Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center$68,474
8Quest Diagnostics$67,612
9AdventHealth Orlando$67,309
10Mayo Clinic$67,147

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Quest Diagnostics
3.4
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 37 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Labcorp
3.6
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 29 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Bio-Reference Labs
3.3
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 12 salaries from all locations

$33

 / hr
Adirondack Health
3.7
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 12 salaries from all locations

$66,367

 / yr
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
4
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 11 salaries from all locations

$69,339

 / yr
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
4
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 10 salaries from all locations

$68,474

 / yr
Civista Health
3
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 9 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr

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Detroit Medical Center
2.7
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 9 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Northwell Health
3.9
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$68,820

 / yr
IDEXX Laboratories
3.6
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Mayo Clinic
3.9
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 7 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Ascension
3.4
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 7 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
Sentara Health
3.7
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 7 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
2.9
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 7 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
Associated Regional and University Pathologists
3.6
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 7 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
NYU Langone Health
4
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$71,471

 / yr
Gouverneur Hospital
3.4
Laboratory Medical TechnologistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$72,953

 / yr
UNC Health
3.7
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
AdventHealth Orlando
3.8
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
UChicago Medicine
3.7
Medical Laboratory TechnologistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$68,846

 / yr
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Medical Laboratory Technologist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Quest Diagnostics Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 37 salaries reported$32/hr
Labcorp Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 29 salaries reported$30/hr
Bio-Reference Labs Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 12 salaries reported$33/hr
Adirondack Health Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 12 salaries reported$66,367/yr
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 11 salaries reported$69,339/yr
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 10 salaries reported$68,474/yr
Civista Health Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 9 salaries reported$29/hr
Detroit Medical Center Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 9 salaries reported$32/hr
Northwell Health Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 8 salaries reported$68,820/yr
IDEXX Laboratories Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 8 salaries reported$32/hr
Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 7 salaries reported$32/hr
Ascension Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 7 salaries reported$31/hr
Sentara Health Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 7 salaries reported$32/hr
Alverno Clinical Laboratories Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 7 salaries reported$31/hr
Associated Regional and University Pathologists Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 7 salaries reported$32/hr
NYU Langone Health Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 6 salaries reported$71,471/yr
Gouverneur Hospital Laboratory Medical Technologist salaries - 6 salaries reported$72,953/yr
UNC Health Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 6 salaries reported$31/hr
AdventHealth Orlando Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 6 salaries reported$32/hr
UChicago Medicine Medical Laboratory Technologist salaries - 6 salaries reported$68,846/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States

The top 4 paying industries for a Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $70,210, Healthcare with a median total pay of $66,951, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $64,656 and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $63,531.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$70,210

    4% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$66,951

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$64,656

    4% Lower than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$63,531

    6% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Medical Laboratory Technologist is US Department of Veterans Affairs.

US Department of Veterans AffairsUS Department of Veterans Affairs$70,210/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Medical Laboratory Technologist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Technologist is $76,603 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 758 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Medical Laboratory Technologist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States is $95,240 per year.

The lowest salary for a Medical Laboratory Technologist in United States is $61,784 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

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