Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $29.55 an hour ($61,460 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($62,930). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($60,880).
Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.75 | $38,990 |
| 25% of workers | $22.36 | $46,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.55 | $61,460 |
| 75% of workers | $38.67 | $80,440 |
| 90% of workers | $45.24 | $94,090 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $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)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,460 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,880 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $53,460 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,860 |
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