What is the salary range for clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists?
In the Denver-metro area, the average-starting salary for clinical laboratory scientists is approximately $40,000-50,000 depending upon the facility and the shift worked. Some graduates receive sign on bonuses. In this geographic area, staff technologists with experience can earn up to $62,000. The salaries of supervisors and managers range from $48,000 to $75,000 depending on the size of the facility they manage and the level of responsibility of the manager. The American Society for Clinical Pathology at http://www.ascp.org, and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science at http://www.ascls.org both publish national statistics on salaries for the nation’s CLS/MTs.
