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How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Seattle?

$78,170a year

Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.58 an hour or $6,514 a month.

Hourly
$37.58
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
32 of 358
Jobs in the area
4,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,180Median: $78,170Highest 10%: $123,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,180$23.64
25th$61,520$29.58
Median$78,170$37.58
75th$101,900$49.01
90th$123,700$59.45

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians.

Portland, OR$83,010
Walla Walla, WA$70,260
Mount Vernon, WA$63,220
Yakima, WA$61,850
Bellingham, WA$60,470
Kennewick, WA$60,150
Olympia, WA$59,930
Bremerton, WA$59,890
Spokane, WA$58,490
Lewiston, ID$49,850
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Washington Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Seattle

Same field, median yearly pay.

Cardiologist$662,800
Anesthesiologist$646,900
Dermatologist$641,200
Orthopedic Surgeon$576,100
Surgeon$504,400
Emergency Medicine Physician$380,900
Obstetrician and Gynecologist$343,100
General Internal Medicine Physician$340,000
Neurologist$331,100
Physician$330,600
Salaries for every job in Seattle, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make an hour in Seattle?

The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.58 ($78,170 a year).

Do clinical laboratory technologist and technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?

Yes: $78,170 against $62,930 nationally, 24% more.

How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $72,760, so Seattle pays 7% more.

Where does Seattle rank for clinical laboratory technologist and technician pay?

32 of 358 metro areas with data.

How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make starting out in Seattle?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,700 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.