Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $29.84 an hour ($62,070 a year). About 8,410 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($62,930). Tennessee ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.18 | $37,800 |
| 25% of workers | $22.53 | $46,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 75% of workers | $37.84 | $78,720 |
| 90% of workers | $41.93 | $87,210 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $65,060 | 3,050 |
| Memphis | $64,000 | 1,830 |
| Jackson | $62,420 | 210 |
| Clarksville | $61,580 | 140 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $59,470 | 190 |
| Morristown | $59,050 | 60 |
| Knoxville | $58,650 | 1,320 |
| Cleveland | $58,240 | 80 |
| Chattanooga | $58,070 | 660 |
| Johnson City | $51,000 | 330 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 | $58,870 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,920 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $64,630 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,780 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,800 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,530 |
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