U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Medical Technologist

Job-title file

Medical Technologist

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

4,834 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $100,564, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 4,834
Total payroll: $501.7M
Role median: $100,564
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$158,109+

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

How total compensation varies among the 4,834 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 Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $100,545 for this role, 60% above that figure — about the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,910

$47,650

$62,930

$81,450

$100,990

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $100,545

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 Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 4,811 of 4,834 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $100,564, 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 Veterans Affairs, the median of $100,564 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$128,956 · 6

Department of Health and Human Services

$96,138 · 422

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 Technologist roles 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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Scott Ewing

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Johnson City
Work county: Washington
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Ewing is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Johnson City, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $63,964. They are classified at grade 09.

Erica Herald

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Johnson City
Work county: Washington
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erica Herald is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Johnson City, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $63,964. They are classified at grade 09.

Leonelis Morales-Santiago

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leonelis Morales-Santiago is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $63,964. They are classified at grade 09.

Andrea Rivera-Gonzalez

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Rivera-Gonzalez is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $63,964. They are classified at grade 09.

Anel Valentin-Miranda

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anel Valentin-Miranda holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,964. Their pay grade is 09.

Kenairy Villafane-Gonzalez

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenairy Villafane-Gonzalez holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,964. Their pay grade is 09.

O'Ferrall Garay

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

O'Ferrall Garay is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $63,964. They are classified at grade 09.

Aleeyah Johniken

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,939

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,939
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salisbury
Work county: Rowan
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,939
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 374070159
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aleeyah Johniken works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salisbury, North Carolina. Aleeyah earned $63,939 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Samaya Byrd

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,939

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,939
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salisbury
Work county: Rowan
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,939
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 374070159
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samaya Byrd holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salisbury, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,939. Their pay grade is 09.

Crystal Marshall

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,939

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,939
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Charlotte
Work county: Mecklenburg
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,939
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370870119
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Marshall works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Crystal earned $63,939 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Ishaia Carpenter

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,789

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,789
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Iron Mountain
Work county: Dickinson
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,789
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262450043
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ishaia Carpenter works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Ishaia earned $63,789 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Kathryn Buterbaugh

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,652

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,652
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Erie
Work county: Erie
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422640049
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kathryn Buterbaugh serves as a Medical Technologist based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,652. They are classified at grade 09.

Medina Saenz

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,652

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,652
Pay grade: 09
Work city: El Paso
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Medina Saenz holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in El Paso, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,652. Their pay grade is 09.

Paul Cordes

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,652

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,652
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Cordes is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Harlingen, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $63,652. They are classified at grade 09.

Sadie Powell

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,369

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,369
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Altoona
Work county: Blair
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,369
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420130013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sadie Powell works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Sadie earned $63,369 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Caitlyn Powers

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,310

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,310
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chillicothe
Work county: Ross
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,310
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391580141
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caitlyn Powers works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Chillicothe, Ohio. Caitlyn earned $63,310 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.