Med Lab Tech

Med Lab Tech Salary

$33K

$96K

$155K

$93,212

/year

$44.81

/hour

Med Lab Tech Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$93,212

Columbus

Ohio

$90,033

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    How much does a Med Lab Tech make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Med Lab Tech in the United States is $93,212 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $44.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,792/week or $7,767/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $155,000 and as low as $33,000, the majority of Med Lab Tech salaries currently range between $58,000 (25th percentile) to $119,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Med Lab Tech varies greatly (by as much as 61000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Med Lab Tech in your area makes on average $90,033 per year, or $3,179 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $93,212. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Med Lab Tech salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Med Lab Tech 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 Med Lab Tech Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Med Lab Tech job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Hettinger, ND, and Nantucket, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Nantucket, MA, beats the national average by $21,484 (23.0%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $22,909 (24.6%) above the $93,212 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and San Francisco, 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 Med Lab Tech role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $116,121

    $55.83

    Hettinger, ND

    $115,213

    $55.39

    Nantucket, MA

    $114,696

    $55.14

    Berkeley, CA

    $114,133

    $54.87

    Berlin Corners, VT

    $113,925

    $54.77

    Oak Bluffs, MA

    $112,879

    $54.27

    Aspen, CO

    $112,667

    $54.17

    Albany County, WY

    $112,642

    $54.15

    Sitka, AK

    $112,291

    $53.99

    San Francisco, CA

    $109,820

    $52.80

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Med Lab Tech Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Med Lab Tech job category, we found that International Medical Lab Technician jobs have average salaries similar than Med Lab Tech jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    International Medical Lab Technician

    $93,212

    $44.81

    Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer

    $92,555

    $44.50

    Analytical Lab Technician

    $56,859

    $27.34

    Microbiology

    $43,914

    $21.11

    Specimen Transporter

    $34,417

    $16.55

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Med Lab Tech salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $93,212 per year or $44.81 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.