Blood Bank Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Blood Bank Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Blood Bank Technician in the United States is $55,965 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Blood Bank Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,367
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,618 to $62,980
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,839
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Blood Bank Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $62,980 $5,248 $1,211 $30
Average $55,965 $4,664 $1,076 $27
25th Percentile $49,618 $4,135 $954 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Blood Bank Technician Salaries

A Blood Bank Technician'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 Blood Bank Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Blood Bank Technician'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): $55,348
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,633
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,806
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,146
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,373
Levels Salary
Entry Level Blood Bank Technician$55,348
Intermediate Level Blood Bank Technician$56,633
Senior Level Blood Bank Technician$59,806
Specialist Level Blood Bank Technician$60,146
Expert Level Blood Bank Technician$60,373
$55,348 0 yr
$56,633 < 2 yrs
$59,806 2-4 yrs
$60,146 5-8 yrs
$60,373 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Blood Bank Technicians

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: $70,589
  • San Francisco: $69,895
  • Oakland: $68,345

What Skills Can Increase a Blood Bank Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.88% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 3.14% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
  • Instrument Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): The Instruments Maintenance section is made up of expert technicians able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment such as Vacuum Pumps, Centrifuges, Incubators, Ice Makers, Film Developers, Pipettes, Robots and more.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.88%
Quality Assurance 3.14%
Instrument Maintenance 2.24%
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 Blood Bank Technician's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$74,434
33%
Service Excellence
$64,360
15%
Critical Thinking
$59,883
7%
Decision Making
$59,883
7%
Specimen Collection
$58,204
4%
Patient Care
$58,204
4%
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How Education impacts a Blood Bank Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Blood Bank Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Blood Bank Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,391 and $61,046).

Blood Bank Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Blood Bank Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 12.3%
Associates 52.9%
Bachelors 32.0%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Blood Bank Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Blood Bank Technician'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Blood Bank Technician

Salaries for a Blood Bank Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,533 in 2023 to around $55,627 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Blood Bank Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Blood Bank Technician Over Time

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2023
$56,533
2024
$56,284
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$55,627
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2023 $56,533
2024 $56,284
2025 $55,627
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