Hourly Wage for Lead Medical Technologist Salary in the United States

Lead Medical Technologist Salary in the United States

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As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Lead Medical Technologist in the United States is $47. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Lead Medical Technologist in the US can go up to $56 and the lowest down to $41, but most earn between $44 and $52. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Medical Technologist in the United States.

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Lead Medical Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $41 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $44 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $47 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $52 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $56 US May 01, 2026
25% $44 10% $41 90% $56 75% $52 $47 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Lead Medical Technologist ?

A Medical Technologist (also known as Medical laboratory scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist) is an allied health professional that analyzes and tests body fluids and tissues. This includes blood, urine, CSF, synovial fluid, all types of tissue samples, and almost any type of sample removed from a patient for testing. They are responsible for operating and maintaining complex analyzers that are used in a laboratory and ensuring the laboratory results of each patient are accurate and timely. A medical technologist typically holds a bachelor's degree and ha...

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    Lead Medical Technologist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Medical Technologist

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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47

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46
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Lead Medical Technologist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Lead Medical Technologist ranges from $44 to $52 with the average hourly pay of $47. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $42 to $51 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $46.

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