Medical Technologists Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Technologists make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Technologists in the United States is $85,168 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Medical Technologists's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,859
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,601 to $92,334
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,622
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Medical Technologists Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,334 $7,695 $1,776 $44
Average $85,168 $7,097 $1,638 $41
25th Percentile $78,601 $6,550 $1,512 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Technologists Salaries

A Medical Technologists'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 Medical Technologists Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Technologists'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): $83,617
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,800
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,203
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,442
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,673
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Technologists$83,617
Intermediate Level Medical Technologists$83,800
Senior Level Medical Technologists$86,203
Specialist Level Medical Technologists$89,442
Expert Level Medical Technologists$89,673
$83,617 0 yr
$83,800 < 2 yrs
$86,203 2-4 yrs
$89,442 5-8 yrs
$89,673 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medical Technologists

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: $107,422
  • San Francisco: $106,246
  • Oakland: $104,007

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Technologists's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.54% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Hematology (Mentioned in 3.6% Job Postings): Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
  • Medication Administration (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Medication administration is the direct application of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means to the body of the individual by an individual legally authorized to do so.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.54%
Hematology 3.6%
Medication Administration 2.47%
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 Medical Technologists's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$96,240
13%
Process Improvement
$94,536
11%
Insight
$91,981
8%
Phlebotomy
$91,130
7%
Analysis
$90,278
6%
Laboratory Testing
$90,278
6%
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How Education impacts a Medical Technologists's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medical Technologists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Medical Technologists with a Bachelor's Degree is between $77,314 and $81,158).

Medical Technologists Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medical Technologists
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 1.4%
Associates 6.0%
Bachelors 81.6%
Masters 10.2%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Medical Technologists Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Technologists'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Technologists

Salaries for a Medical Technologists can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,329 in 2023 to around $109,736 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Technologists salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Technologists Over Time

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2023
$110,329
2024
$111,622
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$109,736
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2023 $110,329
2024 $111,622
2025 $109,736
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Most common benefits for Medical Technologists

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