How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Iowa?
$54,260a year
Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians in Iowa. That is $26.09 an hour or $4,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.09
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $54,260Highest 10%: $79,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| 75th | $65,810 | $31.64 | |
| 90th | $79,660 | $38.30 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,560 |
| Omaha, NE | $59,420 |
| Ames, IA | $56,380 |
| Dubuque, IA | $55,680 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52,140 |
| Des Moines, IA | $50,240 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,770 |
| Sioux City, IA | $47,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians.
| 40. Indiana | $57,080 |
| 41. South Carolina | $55,280 |
| 42. Louisiana | $54,460 |
| 43. Iowa | $54,260 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $53,300 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $51,680 |
| 46. Mississippi | $50,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.09 ($54,260 a year).
Do clinical laboratory technologist and technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $54,260 against $62,930 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Iowa rank for clinical laboratory technologist and technician pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays clinical laboratory technologist and technicians the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $62,560 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.