As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in Weirton, WV is $94,879, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,825 weekly, or $7,907 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 Weirton, WV vary widely, spanning from $81,830 to $111,498. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,048) and 75th percentile ($103,578), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,498 per year. This $15,530 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, Weirton Lead Medical Technologist often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Weirton currently ranks 525 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 $81,830 Weirton, WV January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $88,048 Weirton, WV January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $94,879 Weirton, WV January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $103,578 Weirton, WV January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $111,498 Weirton, WV January 01, 2026
25% $88,048 10% $81,830 90% $111,498 75% $103,578 $94,879 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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About Weirton, West Virginia    The city of Weirton is located at 40°25′N 80°35′W / 40.417°N 80.583°W / 40.417; -80.583 (40.41, −80.58). It extends from the Ohio border on the wes....More

Weirton, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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