Medical Technologist salary
From 4,329 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2011: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Also filed as: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 43% of Medical Technologist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: ARUP Laboratories. 194 filings (4% of the total), median $74,038.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 4 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $73,767 in Salt Lake, UT to $106,036 in New York, NY.
- Median up 27% since FY2020. From $55,432 in FY2020 to $70,595 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Medical Technologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 4,329 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Medical Technologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2011, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists). The median base salary is $68,411, 44% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,320 and $78,587. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 43% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (204), and ARUP Laboratories is the employer that files the most (194).
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Top employers for Medical Technologist
Mayo Clinic51 filings · 1%$75,192
Employers with the most Medical Technologist filings. Bar: share of all Medical Technologist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 25% of filings
Mid-level · 43% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $62,400 | 1,039 |
| Level II · Qualified | $66,389 | 1,793 |
| Level III · Experienced | $70,970 | 794 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $79,851 | 503 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Medical Technologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Medical Technologist does
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Typical tasks
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
- Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,080 |
| 25th | $60,320 |
| 50th (median) | $68,411 |
| 75th | $78,587 |
| 90th | $94,086 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $55,432 | $48,318 | $60,320 | 1,005 |
| FY2021 | $56,576 | $52,000 | $59,742 | 1,664 |
| FY2022 | $56,576 | $54,080 | $64,303 | 2,227 |
| FY2023 | $60,320 | $56,573 | $70,907 | 2,483 |
| FY2024 | $63,294 | $56,539 | $72,134 | 2,383 |
| FY2025 | $66,560 | $58,656 | $76,960 | 2,647 |
| FY2026 | $70,595 | $62,400 | $79,997 | 1,682 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Medical Technologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Medical Technologist jobs is $68,411 (4,329 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,320 and $78,587.
What does an entry-level Medical Technologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $62,400. Level I accounts for 25% of Medical Technologist filings.
Which city pays H-1B Medical Technologists the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, New York, NY has the highest median base salary for Medical Technologist jobs: $106,036 (204 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Medical Technologists?
ARUP Laboratories (194), Management Health Systems (174) and Cosmic Healthcare (165) filed the most Medical Technologist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.