Medical Lab Technician Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $5,462 more (8.3% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$59,959
/year
Hourly Rate$28.83/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$39,786
Senior Level (90th %)$84,960
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$56,887
Jobs in Area362
Los Angeles, CA
$65,421
/year
Hourly Rate$31.45/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$42,681
Senior Level (90th %)$91,704
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$44,717
Jobs in Area433
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$59,959
$65,421
Entry Level (10th %)
$39,786
$42,681
Senior Level (90th %)
$84,960
$91,704
COL-Adjusted Salary
$56,887
$44,717