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Clinical Lab Technician Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$38.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,535/year ($5,045/month) for a single filer
Clinical Lab Technician pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,850 Clinical Lab Technician jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-2010, “Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Clinical Lab Technician salary of $79,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,535 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $79,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,576 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,053 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,956 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,535 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,045 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Clinical Lab Technician make in Massachusetts?
- The median Clinical Lab Technician salary in Massachusetts is $79,120 per year ($38.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,020 and $99,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Clinical Lab Technician in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $79,120, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $60,535 per year ($5,045 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Clinical Lab Technician jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 10,850 Clinical Lab Technician jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.