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Clinical Lab Technician Salary in Montana (2026)
$31.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,238/year ($4,353/month) for a single filer
Clinical Lab Technician pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,020 Clinical Lab Technician jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-2010, “Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Clinical Lab Technician salary of $65,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,238 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $65,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,643 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,987 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,322 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,238 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,353 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Clinical Lab Technician make in Montana?
- The median Clinical Lab Technician salary in Montana is $65,190 per year ($31.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,140 and $81,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Clinical Lab Technician in Montana?
- On the median salary of $65,190, a single filer in Montana takes home about $52,238 per year ($4,353 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Clinical Lab Technician jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,020 Clinical Lab Technician jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.