How much does a Chief Medical Technologist make in the United States? The average Chief Medical Technologist salary in the United States is $92,773 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $82,786 and $104,958. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chief Medical Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Medical Technologist Salary $73,693 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Medical Technologist Salary $82,786 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Medical Technologist Salary $92,773 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Medical Technologist Salary $104,958 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Medical Technologist Salary $116,051 US February 26, 2024
25% $82,786 10% $73,693 90% $116,051 75% $104,958 $92,773 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Chief Medical Technologist

Chief Medical Technologist oversees and administers a variety of chemical, bacteriologic, and microscopic tests. Devises work schedules and allocates duties to laboratory staff. Being a Chief Medical Technologist verifies accuracy and validity of test results. Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques of performing tests. Additionally, Chief Medical Technologist requires a bachelor's degree. Requires professional certification. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Medical Technologist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Medical Technologist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Chief Medical Technologist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chief Medical Technologist, the highest Chief Medical Technologist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chief Medical Technologist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chief Medical Technologist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chief Medical Technologist salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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