Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $28.51 an hour ($59,290 a year). About 29,530 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($62,930). Texas ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.43 | $38,330 |
| 25% of workers | $21.63 | $44,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.51 | $59,290 |
| 75% of workers | $37.38 | $77,750 |
| 90% of workers | $45.59 | $94,830 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | $61,620 | 130 |
| Lubbock | $61,490 | 430 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $61,380 | 230 |
| Killeen-Temple | $61,370 | 440 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $61,350 | 7,410 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61,010 | 2,740 |
| College Station-Bryan | $59,750 | 260 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $59,570 | 1,860 |
| Victoria | $59,310 | 110 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $59,280 | 9,420 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $59,060 | 830 |
| Corpus Christi | $58,440 | 400 |
| San Angelo | $58,190 | 110 |
| Midland | $57,980 | 110 |
| Wichita Falls | $57,670 | 110 |
| Amarillo | $57,410 | 200 |
| Odessa | $55,030 | 130 |
| Waco | $52,940 | 260 |
| Longview | $52,290 | 200 |
| El Paso | $51,600 | 720 |
| Laredo | $50,370 | 130 |
| Sherman-Denison | $49,140 | 110 |
| Tyler | $48,750 | 420 |
| Abilene | $47,670 | 150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $46,450 | 370 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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|---|---|
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| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $78,630 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,860 |
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| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,870 |
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