How much does a medical technologist make?

The average medical technologist salary in the United States is $53,249. Medical technologist salaries typically range between $41,000 and $68,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for medical technologists is $25.6 per hour. Medical technologist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Medical technologists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

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Q: What state pays Medical Technologists the most?

Alaska pays Medical Technologists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $79,790 per year, or $38.36 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a medical technologist?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a medical technologist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $69,535 per year.

Q: How many vacation days do medical technologists have?

The number of vacation days that medical technologists have typically ranges from 14 to 21 days per year. The exact number largely depends on the policies of the organization they work for, their years of service, and other factors. Generally, a medical technologist may start with around two weeks of vacation time per year. As they continue with the same employer, their vacation benefits often increase. For instance, after five years of service, they might receive three weeks of vacation per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Medical Technologist?

A good starting salary for a medical technologist is $41,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a medical technologist in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for medical technologists is $50,764, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a medical technologist can vary by state.

Q: Do medical technologists make good money?

Yes, medical technologists make good money. The average medical technologist makes around $60,000 a year, ranging between $27,500 to $88,000 a year. The large difference in earning potential seen for medical technologists is related to the location of the job, the type of medical technologist, and the number of years on the job.

Q: How much do medical technologists make in an hour?

A medical technologist makes about $24 an hour. The earning potential for a medical technologist can range from as little as $14 an hour to as high as $45 an hour. The large differences in earning potential seen for medical technologists are related to the location of the job, the type of medical technologist, and the number of years on the job.

Average medical technologist salary

$53,249

$25.6 hourly rate

Entry-level medical technologist salary

$41,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Medical Technologist Salary

The role of a Medical Technologist is crucial in the healthcare sector, with an average salary of $53,249 per year or about $26 per hour. Salaries can vary based on factors such as experience, specialization, and geographic location. For instance, those in urban areas or specialized fields may command higher salaries. Additionally, advanced certifications can enhance earning potential.

Where Can a Medical Technologist Earn More?

States like California and Texas often offer higher salaries due to a greater demand for medical professionals. Moreover, metropolitan areas typically provide more job opportunities and competitive pay. Understanding regional salary differences can help prospective medical technologists make informed decisions about where to establish their careers.

Highest Paying Medical Technologist Jobs

Positions such as clinical lab managers or specialists in molecular diagnostics tend to offer enhanced compensation. As the healthcare industry grows, the demand for skilled medical technologists continues to rise, resulting in a favorable job market for those entering the field.

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Children's Hospital Colorado$72,527

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Medical technologist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a medical technologist typically falls between $53,249 and $80,475.

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$53,249yearly

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$80,475yearly

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$70,617yearly

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$77,498yearly

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$73,545yearly

Average medical technologist salary by state

The highest-paying states for medical technologists are Alaska, Washington, and California. The lowest average medical technologist salary states are Missouri, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for medical technologists

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Idaho	$58,873	$28.30
2	Alaska	$79,790	$38.36
3	California	$68,095	$32.74
4	Nevada	$65,696	$31.58
5	Massachusetts	$64,915	$31.21
6	Washington	$69,535	$33.43
7	New Hampshire	$58,771	$28.26
8	Maine	$56,260	$27.05
9	Vermont	$58,115	$27.94
10	Utah	$55,295	$26.58
11	Connecticut	$62,444	$30.02
12	Arizona	$56,748	$27.28
13	Montana	$57,851	$27.81
14	Oregon	$67,279	$32.35
15	Delaware	$56,585	$27.20
16	New York	$59,416	$28.57
17	Minnesota	$53,638	$25.79
18	New Jersey	$59,460	$28.59
19	Michigan	$53,453	$25.70
20	Wyoming	$55,347	$26.61
21	Hawaii	$67,418	$32.41
22	West Virginia	$49,040	$23.58
23	Florida	$53,783	$25.86
24	Rhode Island	$55,077	$26.48
25	Pennsylvania	$54,303	$26.11
26	North Dakota	$52,418	$25.20
27	Indiana	$50,899	$24.47
28	New Mexico	$50,011	$24.04
29	Illinois	$49,663	$23.88
30	District of Columbia	$56,928	$27.37
31	Iowa	$49,772	$23.93
32	Virginia	$53,702	$25.82
33	Colorado	$54,407	$26.16
34	Kentucky	$47,201	$22.69
35	Arkansas	$47,092	$22.64
36	Wisconsin	$50,343	$24.20
37	South Dakota	$47,749	$22.96
38	Georgia	$47,590	$22.88
39	Maryland	$54,433	$26.17
40	Nebraska	$50,727	$24.39
41	Tennessee	$48,494	$23.31
42	Ohio	$48,856	$23.49
43	Missouri	$47,044	$22.62
44	Alabama	$45,924	$22.08
45	North Carolina	$48,588	$23.36
46	Texas	$48,936	$23.53
47	Mississippi	$45,939	$22.09
48	Louisiana	$46,949	$22.57
49	Kansas	$47,290	$22.74
50	South Carolina	$41,656	$20.03
51	Oklahoma	$45,965	$22.10

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Highest paying cities for medical technologists

The highest-paying cities for medical technologists are Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Las Vegas, NV.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$70,241	$33.77
2	Portland, OR	$67,369	$32.39
3	Las Vegas, NV	$65,062	$31.28
4	Boston, MA	$64,929	$31.22
5	Farmington, CT	$62,393	$30.00
6	New York, NY	$59,467	$28.59
7	Rochester, NH	$58,543	$28.15
8	Washington, DC	$56,981	$27.39
9	Portland, ME	$56,448	$27.14
10	Tucson, AZ	$55,910	$26.88
11	Salt Lake City, UT	$55,270	$26.57
12	Miami, FL	$55,256	$26.57
13	Philadelphia, PA	$54,761	$26.33
14	Baltimore, MD	$54,735	$26.31
15	Denver, CO	$54,390	$26.15
16	Detroit, MI	$53,529	$25.74
17	Rochester, MN	$53,391	$25.67
18	Richmond, VA	$53,275	$25.61
19	Williston, ND	$52,999	$25.48
20	Farmington, NM	$51,108	$24.57

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Medical technologist salary details

A medical technologist's salary ranges from $41,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average medical technologist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a medical technologist's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33
75th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29
Average	$53,249	$4,437	$26
25th Percentile	$46,000	$3,833	$22
10th Percentile	$41,000	$3,417	$20

Highest paying medical technologist jobs

The highest paying types of medical technologists are certified physician assistant, clinical laboratory scientist, and medical technologist, generalist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Laboratory Aide	$28,083	$2,340	$13.50	89,595
Laboratory Coordinator	$52,690	$4,391	$25.33	64,914
Pharmacist Technician Trainee	$50,647	$4,221	$24.35	97,227
Laboratory Technician	$40,038	$3,337	$19.25	84,357
Pharmacist Technician	$36,090	$3,008	$17.35	73,800
Certified Pharmacist Technician	$37,059	$3,088	$17.82	113,033

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Which companies pay medical technologists the most?

Medical technologist salaries at Children's Hospital Colorado and American Red Cross are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average medical technologist salary at companies like Mount Auburn Hospital and Club Staffing are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Children's Hospital Colorado	$72,527	$34.87
2	American Red Cross	$67,988	$32.69
3	Mount Auburn Hospital	$66,733	$32.08
4	Club Staffing	$66,561	$32.00
5	Concord Hospital	$66,514	$31.98
6	Health First	$66,391	$31.92
7	Miriam Hospital	$66,154	$31.80
8	Dana-Farber Cancer Institute	$66,067	$31.76
9	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$66,052	$31.76
10	University of Washington	$65,982	$31.72
11	Massachusetts General Hospital	$65,600	$31.54
12	Sage Memorial Hospital	$65,482	$31.48
13	Tufts Medical Center	$65,474	$31.48
14	Legacy Health	$65,448	$31.47
15	Nantucket Cottage Hospital	$65,238	$31.36
16	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$65,064	$31.28
17	Oregon Health & Science University	$65,050	$31.27
18	Health Advocates	$65,039	$31.27
19	Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$64,847	$31.18
20	Boston Medical Center	$64,816	$31.16

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Medical technologist salary trends

The average medical technologist salary has risen by $6,667 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average medical technologist earned $46,582 annually, but today, they earn $53,249 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for medical technologists over the last decade.

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Average medical technologist salary over time

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Medical technologist salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$53,200	$25.60	+2.7%
2024	$51,800	$24.90	-0.7%
2023	$52,200	$25.08	+2.5%
2022	$50,900	$24.46	+1.9%
2021	$49,900	$23.99	+0.9%

Recently added medical technologist salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
MBK Real Estate	Weekend Medication Technician	Salt Lake City, UT	06/30/2025	$39,653
Virtua	Medical Technologist MT Benefits, Days-Blood Bank/Voorhees	Voorhees, NJ	06/30/2025	$65,219
ATC Healthcare	Medical Technologist	Statesboro, GA	06/29/2025	$68,871
Billings Clinic	Medical Technologist (Mlt/Mt)	Basin, WY	06/29/2025	$62,610
Silverado	Per Diem Medication Technician (ALL Shifts)	Encinitas, CA	06/29/2025	$50,088
Brightview Senior Living	Memory Care Medication Technician	Alexandria, VA	06/29/2025	$41,740
Brightview Senior Living	Medication Technician Memory Care	Annapolis, MD	06/29/2025	$41,740
Advanced Recovery Systems	Medication Technician-Days	Lake Worth, FL	06/29/2025	$38,610
Clearwater Tech	Overnight Medication Technician	Newport Beach, CA	06/29/2025	$43,827
Sunrise Hospital	Medical Technologist	Las Vegas, NV	06/29/2025	$67,222

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