Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary
in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $45,940–$75,390
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #126 of 265
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in the West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $61,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 280 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $62,930 and in line with the KY statewide median of $60,880. It ranks #126 of 265 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE280 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in other KY metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,210 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,460 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $60,100 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,710 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $54,320 |
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Questions
What is the average Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $61,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 280 jobs pay between $45,940 and $75,390. The 10th percentile is $34,810 and the 90th is $81,120.
Is West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $62,930 and in line with the KY statewide median of $60,880. It ranks #126 of 265 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make an hour in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $29.38 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,100 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.09–$36.25 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.