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Histopathology technician salary
Average histopathology technician salary
$59,825
Understanding Histopathology Technician Salaries
The average Histopathology Technician salary is $59,825 annually. Salaries can vary significantly based on geographic location, years of experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, technicians in metropolitan areas often see higher wages due to increased demand and living costs.
Salary by State
In states like California, Texas, and New York, Histopathology Technicians tend to earn above the national average. Researching specific salaries in your state helps you understand where you might earn more. For example:
- California: $65,000
- New York: $63,000
- Texas: $58,000
Additionally, experience plays a crucial role in salary progression. Entry-level positions typically offer lower salaries, while those with several years of experience can command significantly higher wages. Exploring job listings will give you insights into the current market and available opportunities.
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Where can a Histopathology Technician earn more?
Histopathology technician salary estimates from across the web
Average histopathology technician salary by state
The highest-paying states for histopathology technicians are Alaska, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The lowest average histopathology technician salary states are South Carolina, South Dakota, and Iowa.
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Highest paying states for histopathology technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $84,010 | $40.39 |
| 2 | Maine | $73,730 | $35.45 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $76,539 | $36.80 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $80,658 | $38.78 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $75,292 | $36.20 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $83,233 | $40.02 |
| 7 | Delaware | $75,624 | $36.36 |
| 8 | Arizona | $70,755 | $34.02 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $69,891 | $33.60 |
| 10 | New York | $71,807 | $34.52 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $70,863 | $34.07 |
| 12 | Ohio | $69,727 | $33.52 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $70,518 | $33.90 |
| 14 | Vermont | $65,797 | $31.63 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $67,323 | $32.37 |
| 16 | Nevada | $69,358 | $33.35 |
| 17 | Michigan | $67,903 | $32.65 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $80,961 | $38.92 |
| 19 | California | $77,066 | $37.05 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $62,454 | $30.03 |
| 21 | Illinois | $64,327 | $30.93 |
| 22 | Virginia | $67,201 | $32.31 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $65,733 | $31.60 |
| 24 | Maryland | $64,408 | $30.97 |
| 25 | Oregon | $64,466 | $30.99 |
| 26 | Utah | $52,775 | $25.37 |
| 27 | Washington | $64,340 | $30.93 |
| 28 | Texas | $56,890 | $27.35 |
| 29 | Indiana | $53,266 | $25.61 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $53,217 | $25.59 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $51,329 | $24.68 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $55,526 | $26.70 |
| 33 | Colorado | $53,605 | $25.77 |
| 34 | Iowa | $48,598 | $23.36 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $52,141 | $25.07 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $52,556 | $25.27 |
| 37 | Missouri | $50,137 | $24.10 |
| 38 | Idaho | $54,725 | $26.31 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $54,627 | $26.26 |
| 40 | Kansas | $51,514 | $24.77 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $49,166 | $23.64 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $49,998 | $24.04 |
| 43 | Florida | $48,473 | $23.30 |
| 44 | Georgia | $49,811 | $23.95 |
| 45 | Montana | $51,315 | $24.67 |
| 46 | Alabama | $49,582 | $23.84 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $49,075 | $23.59 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $50,931 | $24.49 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $52,600 | $25.29 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $47,076 | $22.63 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $47,980 | $23.07 |
Highest paying cities for histopathology technicians
The highest-paying cities for histopathology technicians are Lebanon, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Huntington, WV.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon, PA | $83,357 | $40.08 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $81,025 | $38.95 |
| 3 | Huntington, WV | $73,598 | $35.38 |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | $72,588 | $34.90 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $70,957 | $34.11 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $68,440 | $32.90 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $65,185 | $31.34 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $64,613 | $31.06 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $63,940 | $30.74 |
| 10 | Temple, TX | $57,439 | $27.61 |
| 11 | Omaha, NE | $52,340 | $25.16 |
| 12 | Topeka, KS | $51,587 | $24.80 |
Histopathology technician salary details
A histopathology technician's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $99,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a histopathology technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,000 | $6,500 | $38 |
| Average | $59,825 | $4,985 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying histopathology technician jobs
The highest paying types of histopathology technicians are laboratory supervisor, lead laboratory technician, and medical laboratory technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Supervisor | $67,361 | $5,613 | $32.39 | 49,957 |
| Laboratory Aide | $28,083 | $2,340 | $13.50 | 89,595 |
| Certified Medical Technician | $38,859 | $3,238 | $18.68 | 164,424 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | $50,756 | $4,230 | $24.40 | 119,050 |
| Lead Laboratory Technician | $54,230 | $4,519 | $26.07 | 77,096 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | $51,780 | $4,315 | $24.89 | 88,721 |
Top companies hiring histopathology technicians now:
Which companies pay histopathology technicians the most?
Histopathology technician salaries at Zoetis and University of Maryland Medical System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average histopathology technician salary at companies like Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Indian Health Service are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoetis | $113,037 | $54.34 |
| 2 | University of Maryland Medical System | $101,840 | $48.96 |
| 3 | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | $92,841 | $44.64 |
| 4 | Indian Health Service | $66,270 | $31.86 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University | $61,120 | $29.38 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins Medicine | $60,528 | $29.10 |
| 7 | Accurate Diagnostics | $58,099 | $27.93 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Histopathology technician salary trends
The average histopathology technician salary has risen by $6,642 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average histopathology technician earned $53,183 annually, but today, they earn $59,825 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for histopathology technicians over the last decade.
Compare histopathology technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average histopathology technician salary over time
Compare histopathology technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Histopathology technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,800 | $28.76 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $58,200 | $27.98 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | $58,600 | $28.18 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $57,200 | $27.48 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $56,100 | $26.95 | -0.1% |
Recently added histopathology technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD Consulting | Histopathology Technologists | Silver Spring, MD | 06/27/2025 | $88,000 |
| Navitspartners | Histopathology Technician-Gamghc | Montgomery, AL | 06/19/2025 | $78,263 |
| Aptive | Histopathology Technician | Danville, IL | 06/10/2025 | $70,895 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Lead Histopathology Technologist | White River Junction, VT | 05/30/2025 | $83,742 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Histopathology Technician (Advanced) | Asheville, NC | 05/15/2025 | $57,181 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Histopathology Technician (Advanced) | Phoenix, AZ | 05/03/2025 | $52,260 |
| Aptive | Histopathology Technician | Danville, IL | 04/28/2025 | $70,895 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Histopathology Technologist | Ann Arbor, MI | 04/25/2025 | $67,407 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Advanced Histopathology Technician | Durham, NC | 04/25/2025 | $52,171 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Histopathology Technologist | Boston, MA | 04/19/2025 | $72,128 |
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