As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in the US is $98,797, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,900 weekly, or $8,233 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lead Medical Technologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Lead Medical Technologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $85,322 to $115,776. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,743) and 75th percentile ($107,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,776 per year. This $15,941 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hematology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Lead Medical Technologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 43 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lead Medical Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $85,322 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $91,743 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $98,797 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $107,684 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $115,776 US September 01, 2026
25% $91,743 10% $85,322 90% $115,776 75% $107,684 $98,797 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show 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. The base salary for Lead Medical Technologist ranges from $91,743 to $107,684 with the average base salary of $98,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,799 to $107,663 with the average total cash compensation of $97,450.

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