The median Histology Technician salary is $34.25 per hour, or $71,240 per year, based on 246 job postings across 47 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$34.25
Median hourly
$71,240
Annual salary
$27-$43
Pay range
47
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Histology Technician earns $34.25/hr, with most posted roles landing between $30.00 and $37.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -12.9% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Omaha, NEBRASKA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Omaha, NEBRASKA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-12.9%
Current median: $30.50/hr
Prior period: $35.00/hr
Job openings
-9.5%
57 recent postings
Previous period: 63 postings
Daily pay signal
$30.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Histology Technician postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $35.00/hr to $30.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$26.50
$55,120/yr
Median
$34.25
$71,240/yr
Top earners
$42.50
$88,400/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $30.50/hr | 54 |
Mar 2026 | $35.00/hr | 66 |
Feb 2026 | $34.50/hr | 24 |
Jan 2026 | $32.25/hr | 40 |
Dec 2025 | $36.25/hr | 44 |
Nov 2025 | $35.00/hr | 18 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$36.88
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Estimated from national data
~$30.26
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5 postings · 3 companies
$33.00
$33-$37
Estimated from national data
~$32.22
—
27 postings · 15 companies
$38.00
$35-$44
Estimated from national data
~$33.66
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$35.00
$34-$35
Estimated from national data
~$31.28
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Estimated from national data
~$31.33
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7 postings · 6 companies
$30.00
$27-$36
Estimated from national data
~$30.74
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Estimated from national data
~$30.57
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Estimated from national data
~$36.84
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22 postings · 10 companies
$31.75
$31-$35
Estimated from national data
~$39.02
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Estimated from national data
~$29.64
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Estimated from national data
~$32.51
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Estimated from national data
~$32.40
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Estimated from national data
~$31.72
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Estimated from national data
~$30.96
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Estimated from national data
~$38.69
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20 postings · 8 companies
$35.25
$27-$40
Estimated from national data
~$35.87
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19 postings · 9 companies
$36.00
$35-$37
Estimated from national data
~$36.27
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5 postings · 2 companies
$31.00
$25-$38
Estimated from national data
~$32.58
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14 postings · 2 companies
$35.00
$35-$35
Estimated from national data
~$36.88
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Estimated from national data
~$34.73
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Estimated from national data
~$36.86
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Estimated from national data
~$30.79
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16 postings · 10 companies
$43.75
$39-$50
Estimated from national data
~$39.51
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Estimated from national data
~$32.22
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9 postings · 5 companies
$27.50
$28-$34
Estimated from national data
~$36.62
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Estimated from national data
~$34.60
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Estimated from national data
~$31.53
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Estimated from national data
~$29.59
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Estimated from national data
~$30.69
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Estimated from national data
~$30.09
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Estimated from national data
~$35.09
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12 postings · 5 companies
$34.50
$28-$35
Estimated from national data
~$36.31
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Estimated from national data
~$30.72
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Estimated from national data
~$38.36
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5 postings · 3 companies
$40.00
$40-$40
Estimated from national data
~$33.69
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14 postings · 4 companies
$31.00
$31-$31
Estimated from national data
~$36.65
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Histology Technician salaries.
Omaha
Nebraska · 13 postings
$35.00/hr
Omaha
Nebraska · 13 postings
$35.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Histology Technician positions.
University Of Southern California
8 postings
$43.25/hr
Beth Israel Lahey Health
5 postings
$41.00/hr
Histology Solutions
9 postings
$37.50/hr
Mayo Clinic
11 postings
$36.50/hr
Ansible Government Solutions Llc
5 postings
$35.00/hr
Mass General Brigham
6 postings
$26.75/hr
Uab Medicine
6 postings
$29.50/hr
Uw Health
8 postings
$31.00/hr
Advocate Aurora Health
5 postings
$32.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
32 postings
$34.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Histology Technician | 57 | $35.00/hr |
| Histology Technician Certified | 26 | $35.00/hr |
| Histology Technician I | 8 | $25.25/hr |
| Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology | 7 | $31.00/hr |
| Histotechnician (histology Technician, Ht) | 5 | $35.00/hr |
| Histology Technician Ii | 5 | $34.50/hr |
| Certified Histology Technician | 4 | $33.50/hr |
| Histotech | 4 | $30.00/hr |
| Histology Technician Or Histotechnologist (ht/htl) - Anatomic Pathology Core | 3 | $36.50/hr |
| Histology Technician - Per Diem | 3 | $32.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Histology Technician salaries.
FAQ
The median Histology Technician salary is $34.25 per hour, or $71,240 annually. Pay ranges from $26.50/hr (10th percentile) to $42.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 246 job postings, the highest paying states for Histology Technicians include New York, Washington, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 246 Histology Technician job postings across 47 states, from 112 different healthcare employers.
Histology Technician pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Histology Technician pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 12.9%.
Histology Technician pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.75 to $8.25 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Omaha offer $35.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $35.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Histology Technicians typically earn around $26.50 to $30.00 per hour ($55,120 to $62,400 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $34.25/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 246 active postings with listed compensation for Histology Technician. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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