The salary statistics and trend of medical and clinical laboratory technologists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical and clinical laboratory technologists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $44,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical and clinical laboratory technologists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) medical and clinical laboratory technologists is $80,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical and clinical laboratory technologists is $44,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical and clinical laboratory technologists in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $68,100 | -3.23% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $70,300 | 2.53% | - |
| 2014 | $68,520 | -3.53% | - |
| 2013 | $70,940 | 4.00% | - |
| 2012 | $68,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical and clinical laboratory technologists in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical and clinical laboratory technologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |