Average Medical Laboratory Technician Salary

$23.78/hour

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Technician in Missouri is $23.78 per hour. This is 57% lower than the US average of $37.31.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Laboratory Technician salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$23.78/hour

Missouri

57% lower than the US average.

$37.31/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Missouri?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Medical Laboratory Technicians, averaging $33 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Missouri average for Medical Laboratory Technicians is $24 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 40% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$33$40

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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