The median annual wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Ames, IA is $52,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,620.
Pay spans roughly $40,420 at the 10th percentile to $72,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.25 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $52,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.25 |
| 10th percentile | $40,420 |
| 90th percentile | $72,270 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.