U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Medical Technologist

Job-title file

Medical Technologist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

422 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $96,138, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 422
Total payroll: $42.4M
Role median: $96,138
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,598$153,354+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 422 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Medical Technologist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians — about 332,940 people — is $62,930. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $95,310 for this role, 51% above that figure — about the 86th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,910

$47,650

$62,930

$81,450

$100,990

Department of Health and Human Services median · $95,310

The bar is the range of annual wages for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $96,138, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Medical Technologist is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $96,138 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$128,956 · 6

Department of Veterans Affairs

$100,564 · 4,834

Median total compensation for the Medical Technologist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Medical Technologist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $100,105 ranks #1 of 7. See Medical Technologist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$94,134 · 20

Texas

$63,849 · 57

Florida

$44,278 · 12

Johnson County, Kansas

$23,401 · 9

City of Philadelphia

$19,025 · 18

Cook County, Illinois

$14,211 · 155

Median total compensation for comparable Medical Technologistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Larry Moses

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Larry Moses is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Sam Cyrus

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodlawn
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sam Cyrus works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Sam earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jelani Sanaa

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jelani Sanaa holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Bryan Soloman

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$129,585

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $129,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,585
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Breinigsville
Work county: Lehigh
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,585
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420859077
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Soloman is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $129,585. They are classified at grade 13.

Charisma Roque

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charisma Roque is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Paula Merryman

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Paula Merryman serves as a Medical Technologist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Nayanaben Patel

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nayanaben Patel is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fairfax, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Thu Pham

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thu Pham works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Thu earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kathleen Barracchini

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Barracchini is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Hill Davies

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hill Davies works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Hill earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Hong Jin

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hong Jin is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Winnifred Navarro

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Winnifred Navarro serves as a Medical Technologist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Richard Nguyen

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Nguyen holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Trinh Pham

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Trinh Pham serves as a Medical Technologist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Shakuntala Rampertaap

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Shakuntala Rampertaap serves as a Medical Technologist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Maureen Sampson

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maureen Sampson holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Shannon Skarshaug

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Skarshaug is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Lynell Hollingshed

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$128,717

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $128,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,717
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,717
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lynell Hollingshed holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,717. Their pay grade is 13.

Leah Ferrier

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$127,374

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $127,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,374
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,374
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leah Ferrier works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Seattle, Washington. Leah earned $127,374 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Megan Quick

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$127,321

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $127,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,321
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,321
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Quick works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Dallas, Texas. Megan earned $127,321 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Street

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$126,468

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $126,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,468
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Aurora
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080110001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Street works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Aurora, Colorado. Jennifer earned $126,468 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mona Amin

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Mona Amin serves as a Medical Technologist based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Megan Bannister

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Catonsville
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,827
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240255005
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Megan Bannister is a Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Catonsville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 00.

Kathryn Martin

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Martin holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Salman Ahmad

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Salman Ahmad serves as a Medical Technologist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Colleen Bowman

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Colleen Bowman works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Colleen earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Paulina Stallcup

Medical Technologist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paulina Stallcup works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Paulina earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.