Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician salary
From 43 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2012: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
At a glance
- Median up 37% since FY2021. From $61,738 in FY2021 to $84,628 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 43 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2012, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians). The median base salary is $69,264, 44% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $62,400 and $93,205.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 62% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 38% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $66,560 | 16 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $65,832 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician does
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Typical tasks
- Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
- Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
- Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,786 |
| 25th | $62,400 |
| 50th (median) | $69,264 |
| 75th | $93,205 |
| 90th | $121,065 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2021 | $61,738 | $50,086 | $81,250 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $58,073 | $50,217 | $85,820 | 20 |
| FY2023 | $62,899 | $54,246 | $95,380 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $58,656 | $47,621 | $67,278 | 35 |
| FY2025 | $66,539 | $59,266 | $70,200 | 23 |
| FY2026 | $84,628 | $69,664 | $110,725 | 20 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician jobs is $69,264 (43 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $62,400 and $93,205.