As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in California is $108,887, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,094 weekly, or $9,074 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 California vary widely, spanning from $95,089 to $128,825. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,664) and 75th percentile ($119,323), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,825 per year. This $17,659 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, California Lead Medical Technologist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 43 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Lead Medical Technologist job salary. 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 $95,089 CA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $101,664 CA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $108,887 CA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $119,323 CA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $128,825 CA May 18, 2021
25% $101,664 10% $95,089 90% $128,825 75% $119,323 $108,887 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $95,948 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $97,313 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $100,773 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $95,766 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $93,308 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $99,316 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $96,221 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $90,668 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $111,059 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $110,786 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Lead Medical Technologist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Medical Technologist

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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