Healthcare Nebraska (NE) Rank #37 of 50

Medical Laboratory Technician Salary in Nebraska

The median medical laboratory technician salary in Nebraska is $52,020 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $57,800.

Median Salary

$52,020

vs National

$-5,780

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Medical Laboratory Technician Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level medical laboratory technician earns around $36,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $73,800 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$36,000

$-4,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$52,200

$-5,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$73,800

$-8,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$34,200	$38,000	$-3,800
25th Percentile	$41,400	$46,000	$-4,600
Median (50th)	$52,020	$57,800	$-5,780
75th Percentile	$64,800	$72,000	$-7,200
90th Percentile	$76,500	$85,000	$-8,500

Medical Laboratory Technician Salary by City in Nebraska

The largest employment areas for medical laboratory technicians in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$53,754

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$52,020

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$53,176

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$48,552

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$49,708

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Medical Laboratory Technician in Nebraska

Education

Most medical laboratory technician positions require a associate's degree. Nebraska has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Lab TechniquesHematologyMicrobiologyQuality ControlEquipment OperationData Entry

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, medical laboratory technician employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.