Vascular Lab Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Vascular Lab Tech make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vascular Lab Tech in the United States is $140,357 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Vascular Lab Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,074
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,498 to $153,818
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,701
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Vascular Lab Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $153,818 $12,818 $2,958 $74
Average $140,357 $11,696 $2,699 $67
25th Percentile $128,498 $10,708 $2,471 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Vascular Lab Tech Salaries

A Vascular Lab Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Vascular Lab Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vascular Lab Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,774
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,498
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,672
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,828
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,391
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Vascular Lab Tech$81,774
Laborator... Level Vascular Lab Tech$96,498
Laborator... Level Vascular Lab Tech$117,672
Vascular ... Level Vascular Lab Tech$142,828
Laborator... Level Vascular Lab Tech$167,391
$81,774 0 yr
$96,498 < 2 yrs
$117,672 2-4 yrs
$142,828 5-8 yrs
$167,391 > 8 yrs
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How Do Vascular Lab Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Vascular Lab Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $155,403.
  • California: $154,814.
  • Massachusetts: $152,751.

Top Paying Cities for Vascular Lab Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $177,032
  • San Francisco: $175,094
  • Oakland: $171,404

What Skills Can Increase a Vascular Lab Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.47% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microbiology (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): Microbiology (from Greek μῑκρος, mīkros, "small"; βίος, bios, "life"; and -λογία, -logia) is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology. Eukaryotic microorganisms possess membrane-bound cell organelles and include fungi and protists, whereas prokaryotic organisms—all of which are microorganisms—are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles and include Bacteria and Archaea. Microbiologists traditionally relied on culture, staining, and microscopy. However, less than 1% of the microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means. Microbiologists often rely on molecular biology tools such as DNA sequence based identification, for example 16s rRNA gene sequence used for bacteria identification.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.47%
Microbiology 3.33%
Acute Care 2.33%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Vascular Lab Tech's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$154,393
10%
Innovation
$148,778
6%
Continuous Improvement
$147,375
5%
Quality Management
$147,375
5%
Consulting
$147,375
5%
Collaboration
$147,375
5%
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Vascular Lab Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vascular Lab Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Vascular Lab Tech positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vascular Lab Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vascular Lab Tech

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$175,446$84.025%
Financial Services$168,428$81.020%
Aerospace & Defense$154,393$74.010%
Energy & Utilities$154,393$74.010%
Insurance$154,393$74.010%

How Education impacts a Vascular Lab Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Vascular Lab Teches enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Vascular Lab Tech with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $140,319 and $151,150).

Vascular Lab Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Vascular Lab Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 0.7%
Associates 1.5%
Bachelors 35.1%
Masters 49.3%
Doctorate 13.4%
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Vascular Lab Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vascular Lab Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Vascular Lab Tech

Salaries for a Vascular Lab Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $156,253 in 2023 to around $153,624 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vascular Lab Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vascular Lab Tech Over Time

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$155,098
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