How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 358
- Jobs in the area
- 7,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,410 | $18.95 | |
| 25th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $77,920 | $37.46 | |
| 90th | $98,500 | $47.36 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians.
| Texarkana, TX | $61,620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $61,490 |
| Beaumont, TX | $61,380 |
| Killeen, TX | $61,370 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,010 |
| College Station, TX | $59,750 |
| Austin, TX | $59,570 |
| Victoria, TX | $59,310 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,280 |
| McAllen, TX | $59,060 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $58,440 |
| San Angelo, TX | $58,190 |
| Midland, TX | $57,980 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,670 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,410 |
| Odessa, TX | $55,030 |
| Waco, TX | $52,940 |
| Longview, TX | $52,290 |
| El Paso, TX | $51,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $50,370 |
| Sherman, TX | $49,140 |
| Tyler, TX | $48,750 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,670 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,450 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.50 ($61,350 a year).
Do clinical laboratory technologist and technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $61,350 against $62,930 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,290, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for clinical laboratory technologist and technician pay?
151 of 358 metro areas with data.
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,500 or more.
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.