As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Cytotechnologist in the United States is $46. While Salary.com is seeing that Cytotechnologist salary in the US can go up to $55 or down to $38, but most earn between $42 and $51. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cytotechnologist in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $51 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $46 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $42 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Cytotechnologist with under 1 year experience makes about $92,913. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Cytotechnologist makes around $93,180. After 2-4 years, the Cytotechnologist pay rises to about $96,562. Those senior Cytotechnologist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $100,549, and those Cytotechnologist having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $100,834 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Cytotechnologist | $92,913 |
| Intermediate Level Cytotechnologist | $93,180 |
| Senior Level Cytotechnologist | $96,562 |
| Specialist Level Cytotechnologist | $100,549 |
| Expert Level Cytotechnologist | $100,834 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Cytotechnologist is $105,723 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $104,314. While in New Jersey, a Cytotechnologist earns $103,892 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Cytotechnologist in San Francisco, CA is $119,707 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $111,081. While a Cytotechnologist earns $106,902 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Cytotechnologist salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Cytotechnologist compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $112,857 in 2023 to about $114,180 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Cytotechnologist salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $95,850 | 71.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,333 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,834 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,917 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $5,272 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $13,640 | 10.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $134,219 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.7% |
| Associates | 1.6% |
| Bachelors | 69.3% |
| Masters | 22.8% |
| Doctorate | 1.6% |
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Examines and analyzes slides of human cells under a microscope to check for abnormalities and/or pathological conditions. Receives and prepares specimens for analysis. Detects abnormalities and documents findings to the pathologist for a final diagnosis and report. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires ASCP certification. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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