Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Grand Rapids
$49,980
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI. Middle half of wages roughly $38,190 to $78,020.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −20.6%
- US median
- $62,930
- Metro RPP
- 95.5
- Middle half
- $38,190 to $78,020
- OEWS employment
- 1,170
- SOC
- 29-2010
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Grand Rapids pay a median $49,980 (May 2025), 20.6% below the US median of $62,930. At local prices (RPP 95.5), that median buys about what $52,335 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$49,980 in Grand Rapids buys about what $52,335 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 86.6 vs all-items 95.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $49,980 | $38,190 to $78,020 | 95.5 |
| Columbus | $62,240 | $46,810 to $78,930 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $84,130 | $67,810 to $96,820 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $54,320 | $40,440 to $66,820 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Grand Rapids?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI is $49,980.
- How does Grand Rapids pay compare to the US median for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians?
- Local median pay is 20.6% below the national OEWS median of $62,930.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Grand Rapids is 95.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $49,980 has about the same purchasing power as $52,335 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.