As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in Pittsburgh, PA is $96,123, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,849 weekly, or $8,010 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 Pittsburgh, PA vary widely, spanning from $82,903 to $112,960. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,203) and 75th percentile ($104,936), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,960 per year. This $15,733 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, Pittsburgh Lead Medical Technologist often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Pittsburgh currently ranks 455 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 $82,903 Pittsburgh, PA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $89,203 Pittsburgh, PA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $96,123 Pittsburgh, PA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $104,936 Pittsburgh, PA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $112,960 Pittsburgh, PA January 01, 2026
25% $89,203 10% $82,903 90% $112,960 75% $104,936 $96,123 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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Lead Medical Technologist ranges from $89,203 to $104,936 with the average base salary of $96,123. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,470 to $101,973 with the average total cash compensation of $92,427.

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