Clinical Lab Science

Clinical Lab Science Salary

$32.5K

$61.5K

$146K

$74,374

/year

$35.76

/hour

Clinical Lab Science Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$74,374

Columbus

Ohio

$71,838

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    How much does a Clinical Lab Science make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Clinical Lab Science in the United States is $74,374 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.76 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,430/week or $6,197/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $146,000 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Clinical Lab Science salaries currently range between $52,000 (25th percentile) to $96,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $129,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Clinical Lab Science varies greatly (by as much as 44000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Clinical Lab Science in your area makes on average $71,838 per year, or $2,536 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $74,374. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Clinical Lab Science salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Clinical Lab Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Clinical Lab Science Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Clinical Lab Science job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Larkspur, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Larkspur, CA, beats the national average by $16,882 (22.7%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $17,887 (24.1%) above the $74,374 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Clinical Lab Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Nome, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Clinical Lab Science role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $92,261

    $44.36

    Cupertino, CA

    $91,759

    $44.11

    Larkspur, CA

    $91,256

    $43.87

    Berkeley, CA

    $91,067

    $43.78

    Redwood City, CA

    $91,060

    $43.78

    Angwin, CA

    $91,010

    $43.75

    Aspen, CO

    $89,897

    $43.22

    San Carlos, CA

    $89,806

    $43.18

    Sitka, AK

    $89,597

    $43.08

    Santa Clara, CA

    $87,900

    $42.26

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Clinical Lab Science Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Clinical Lab Science category.

    For example Molecular Pathology jobs pay as much as $163,126 (219.3%) more than the average Clinical Lab Science salary of $74,374. If you're qualified, finding work as a Molecular Pathology may help you make more money than that of the average Clinical Lab Science position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Molecular Pathology

    $237,500

    $114.18

    Mls Ascp

    $134,291

    $64.56

    Mls Microbiology

    $93,656

    $45.03

    Medical Laboratory Technologist

    $77,303

    $37.16

    Clinical Research Lab Technician

    $45,815

    $22.03

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Clinical Lab Science salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $74,374 per year or $35.76 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.