How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in St. Louis?
$61,830a year
Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.73 an hour or $5,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.73
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 358
- Jobs in the area
- 3,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $61,830Highest 10%: $96,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| 75th | $78,910 | $37.94 | |
| 90th | $96,860 | $46.57 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for clinical laboratory technologist and technicians.
| Columbia, MO | $67,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $59,230 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,050 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $51,900 |
| Springfield, MO | $51,470 |
| Joplin, MO | $50,690 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,250 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.73 ($61,830 a year).
Do clinical laboratory technologist and technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $61,830 against $62,930 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $60,300, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for clinical laboratory technologist and technician pay?
137 of 358 metro areas with data.
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,860 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.