Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Knoxville

In Knoxville (TN), the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $28.20 an hour ($58,650 a year). About 1,320 people work in this job there.

$28.20Median hourly pay
$44,840–$66,600Middle half of workers, yearly
1,320People in this job in Knoxville (TN)

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($62,930). It is 6% lower than the Tennessee median ($62,070).

Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Knoxville (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.98$37,390
25% of workers$21.56$44,840
Half of workers (median)$28.20$58,650
75% of workers$32.02$66,600
90% of workers$39.59$82,340

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$65,0603,050
Memphis$64,0001,830
Jackson$62,420210
Clarksville$61,580140
Kingsport-Bristol$59,470190
Morristown$59,05060
Knoxville (this page)$58,6501,320
Cleveland$58,24080
Chattanooga$58,070660
Johnson City$51,000330

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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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,960
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Other job titles for this job

TechnologistClinical Laboratory ScientistClinical ResearcherCytologistMedical TechnologistHistologistLab TechLab AssistantMicrobiology TechnologistSpecimen TechnicianSpecimen TechLab Worker

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