Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $26.19 an hour ($54,460 a year). About 3,790 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($62,930). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.93 | $33,140 |
| 25% of workers | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.19 | $54,460 |
| 75% of workers | $33.48 | $69,640 |
| 90% of workers | $40.73 | $84,720 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $61,360 | 160 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $59,940 | 460 |
| Monroe | $59,900 | 180 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $56,070 | 150 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $55,540 | 1,030 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $55,460 | 110 |
| Baton Rouge | $52,700 | 700 |
| Hammond | $49,350 | 70 |
| Lafayette | $48,240 | 290 |
| Lake Charles | $41,160 | 110 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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| Medical Records Specialists | $44,610 |
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| Psychiatric Technicians | $31,440 |
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