Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,950 or more. The middle half of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Syracuse earn between $61,960 and $95,890.
- $48K10th
- $62K25th
- $79KMedian
- $96K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,790 | $6,566 | $37.88 |
| Median | $79,250 | $6,604 | $38.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,960 | $5,163 | $29.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,890 | $7,991 | $46.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Syracuse earn 16% less than the New York average ($93,610) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($67,350). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $62,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $78,790 | $79,250 | $47,640 | $109,950 | 480 |
| New York | $93,610 | $97,280 | $50,060 | $132,530 | 16,460 |
| United States | $67,350 | $62,930 | $38,910 | $100,990 | 332,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Syracuse
On the average salary of $78,790, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $60,530 a year, or $5,044 a month and $2,328 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $78,790 buys what about $82,294 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 7th of 11 New York metro areas for this job; Kiryas Joel pays the most ($94,370).
- Kiryas Joel$94,370
- Kingston$94,100
- New York$93,240
- Binghamton$87,710
- Watertown$83,400
- Utica$79,350
- Syracuse$78,790
- Glens Falls$78,490
- Rochester$77,010
- Albany$76,640
All Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($97,190).
- San Jose, CA$97,190
- Kiryas Joel, NY$94,370
- Kingston, NY$94,100
- New York, NY$93,240
- Redding, CA$88,920
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary by city
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Syracuse: questions
How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make an hour in Syracuse?
$37.88 an hour on average, and $38.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical laboratory technologists and technicians salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical laboratory technologists and technicians take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $60,530 a year ($5,044 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,790. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($67,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2010; area Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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