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Medical technologist salary in United States

How much does a Medical Technologist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$31.95
Average $31.95
Low $16.32
High $62.58

The average salary for a medical technologist is $31.95 per hour in the United States. 6.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 5, 2026).

Medical Technologist job openings in United States

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Clayton Homes Service Technici...
Clayton3.4out of 5 stars.
Mount Sterling, KY
From $24 an hour
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Technologist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SSM Health
 
$450,000per year
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Curative Talent
 
$436,800per year
Medrina
 
$375,000per year
Ascend Medical
 
$353,600per year
Deaconess Health System
 
$325,000per year
Source Medical
 
$323,979per year

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Highest paying cities for Medical Technologists near United States

  1. Columbus, OH
    $63.91 per hour
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $48.04 per hour
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $41.66 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $39.67 per hour
  5. Davie, FL
    $32.00 per hour

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Skills for Medical Technologist

  • Laboratory experience
  • Clinical laboratory experience
  • Blood sampling
  • Blood banking
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Quality control
  • Analysis skills
  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills
  • English

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medical Technologist

The average salary for a Medical Technologist is $31.95 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 8.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 5, 2026.

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Medical Technologist salaries typically range between a low of $36.11 and a high of $75.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Medical Technologist include Columbus, OH at $63.91 per hour, Atlanta, GA at $48.04 per hour, and Las Vegas, NV at $41.66 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Medical Technologist include SSM Health ($450,000 per year) and Curative Talent ($436,800 per year).

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