How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in California?
$76,010a year
Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians in California. That is $36.54 an hour or $6,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.54
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,580Median: $76,010Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $56,700 | $27.26 | |
| Median | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| 75th | $89,480 | $43.02 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $61.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $86,250 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,870 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $84,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $83,150 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $83,100 |
| Redding, CA | $81,220 |
| Napa, CA | $80,070 |
| Oxnard, CA | $76,920 |
| Modesto, CA | $76,110 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,210 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,770 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,160 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,040 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,910 |
| Chico, CA | $59,520 |
| El Centro, CA | $58,240 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,640 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians.
| 4. Massachusetts | $79,120 |
| 5. Vermont | $78,680 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $76,560 |
| 7. California | $76,010 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $75,780 |
| 9. Minnesota | $74,440 |
| 10. Washington | $72,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.54 ($76,010 a year).
Do clinical laboratory technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,010 against $62,930 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for clinical laboratory technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays clinical laboratory technologist and technicians the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $86,250 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.