Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $29.27 an hour ($60,880 a year). About 4,860 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($62,930). Kentucky ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.17 | $37,800 |
| 25% of workers | $21.79 | $45,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.27 | $60,880 |
| 75% of workers | $37.51 | $78,020 |
| 90% of workers | $42.67 | $88,750 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,460 | 1,600 |
| Bowling Green | $61,450 | 130 |
| Paducah | $59,730 | 130 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $59,710 | 980 |
| Elizabethtown | $49,520 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 20,800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Paramedics | $49,890 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,590 |
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