As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in the US is $98,719, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,898 weekly, or $8,227 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lead Medical Technologist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lead Medical Technologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $86,209 to $116,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,171) and 75th percentile ($108,181), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,795 per year. This $16,010 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hematology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Lead Medical Technologist often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 43 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lead Medical Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $86,209 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $92,171 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $98,719 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $108,181 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $116,795 US May 18, 2021
25% $92,171 10% $86,209 90% $116,795 75% $108,181 $98,719 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Lead Medical Technologist ?

A Medical Technologist (also known as Medical laboratory scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist) is an allied health professional that analyzes and tests body fluids and tissues. This includes blood, urine, CSF, synovial fluid, all types of tissue samples, and almost any type of sample removed from a patient for testing. They are responsible for operating and maintaining complex analyzers that are used in a laboratory and ensuring the laboratory results of each patient are accurate and timely. A medical technologist typically holds a bachelor's degree and ha...

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  1. This Job:

    Lead Medical Technologist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Medical Technologist

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Medical Technologist in the United States. The base salary for Lead Medical Technologist ranges from $92,171 to $108,181 with the average base salary of $98,719. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,310 to $104,221 with the average total cash compensation of $94,466.

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