As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cytotechnologist in the United States is $95,850. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,907 to $105,390, with most professionals earning between $78,765 and $114,076.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $105,390 | $8,783 | $2,027 | $51 |
| Average | $95,850 | $7,988 | $1,843 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,907 | $7,242 | $1,671 | $42 |
An entry-level Cytotechnologist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $92,913. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $93,180. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $96,562. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $100,549, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $100,834.
| 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 differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Cytotechnologist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $112,857 in 2023 to approximately $114,180 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Cytotechnologist salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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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% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Cytotechnologist is $95,850. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Cytotechnologist is $46; the average weekly pay of Cytotechnologist is $1,843; the average monthly pay of Cytotechnologist is $7,988.
A Cytotechnologist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Cytotechnologist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Cytotechnologist is $120,896.
The highest pay for Cytotechnologist is $114,076.
The lowest pay for Cytotechnologist is $78,765.
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