Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $29.16 an hour ($60,650 a year). About 13,710 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($62,930). North Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.16 | $39,860 |
| 25% of workers | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.16 | $60,650 |
| 75% of workers | $37.35 | $77,700 |
| 90% of workers | $41.58 | $86,490 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $65,440 | 400 |
| Winston-Salem | $62,960 | 950 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $62,710 | 250 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $62,360 | 2,020 |
| Rocky Mount | $62,230 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $59,750 | 1,810 |
| Wilmington | $58,110 | 400 |
| Fayetteville | $57,560 | 330 |
| Asheville | $57,220 | 410 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $57,140 | 690 |
| Burlington | $51,000 | 1,820 |
| Jacksonville | $49,660 | 150 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,530 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $74,450 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $49,620 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,250 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,630 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
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