As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in Boston, MA is $110,112, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,118 weekly, or $9,176 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lead Medical Technologist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lead Medical Technologist in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $94,969 to $129,401. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,186) and 75th percentile ($120,209), while top earners (90th percentile) make $129,401 per year. This $18,023 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, Boston Lead Medical Technologist often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 62 statewide for Lead Medical Technologist job salary. 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 $94,969 Boston, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $102,186 Boston, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $110,112 Boston, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $120,209 Boston, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $129,401 Boston, MA January 01, 2026
25% $102,186 10% $94,969 90% $129,401 75% $120,209 $110,112 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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  1. This Job:

    Lead Medical Technologist


    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Lead Medical Technologist ranges from $102,186 to $120,209 with the average base salary of $110,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,618 to $116,815 with the average total cash compensation of $105,879.

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