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Medical Laboratory Technician Salary in St. Louis, Missouri

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$53,489/ year

Median Medical Laboratory Technician in St. Louis, MO

$32,841
10th
$40,050
25th
$53,489
Median
$68,530
75th
$83,607
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$53,489
Total compensation (est.)
$61,512
Bonus range
$2,250 – $9,240
Mean salary
$56,698

How This Compares

St. Louis, MO median
$53,489
Missouri median
$61,302-12.7%
National median
$60,100-11.0%

Cost of living in St. Louis is 11% below the national average. Salary of $53,489 here is equivalent to $60,100 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$38,512-28.0%
3-5 years
$48,675-9.0%
6-10 years
$59,908+12.0%
10+ years
$73,815+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$47,070-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$53,489
Enterprise (5,000+)
$63,117+18.0%

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Medical Laboratory Technician Salaries in Nearby Cities

Kansas City, MO$54,691/yr
Springfield, MO$60,100/yr
Columbia, MO$60,100/yr
Independence, MO$60,100/yr

Related Jobs in St. Louis

Registered Nurse$72,286/yr
Nurse Practitioner$110,965/yr
Physician Assistant$112,149/yr
Physical Therapist$86,971/yr
Occupational Therapist$82,930/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$26/hr
Monthly gross$4,457/mo
25th percentile$40,050/yr
75th percentile$68,530/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Missouri Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.9%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Medical Laboratory Technician salary in St. Louis?

The median Medical Laboratory Technician salary in St. Louis is $53,489 per year, with a range from $40,050 at the 25th percentile to $68,530 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Medical Laboratory Technician pay in St. Louis compare to the national average?

Medical Laboratory Technician salaries in St. Louis are 11% below the national median of $60,100. After adjusting for St. Louis's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $60,100 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Medical Laboratory Technician salaries in St. Louis?

In St. Louis, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician roles start around $32,841, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $83,607 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is St. Louis a good place for Medical Laboratory Technician jobs?

St. Louis offers a Medical Laboratory Technician median of $53,489, which is 11% below the US median of $60,100. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — St. Louis is 11% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Medical Laboratory Technician salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Medical Laboratory Technician in St. Louis is $68,530, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.