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 $25,000in 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 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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Eleasa Douros

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$151,075

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $151,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,075
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,075
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eleasa Douros holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,075. Their pay grade is 13.

Khaldee Davenport-Landry

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,988

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Iowa City
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Khaldee Davenport-Landry serves as a Medical Technologist based in Iowa City, Iowa. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,988. They are classified at grade 13.

William Blansfield

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,978

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,978
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,978
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Blansfield holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,978. Their pay grade is 11.

Peter Van Court

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,978

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,978
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,978
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Peter Van Court serves as a Medical Technologist based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,978. They are classified at grade 11.

Maria Bonot

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,963

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,963
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Detroit
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maria Bonot is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Detroit, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $150,963. They are classified at grade 12.

Kathleen Lashell

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,963

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,963
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Grand Junction
Work county: Mesa
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081040077
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Lashell works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Kathleen earned $150,963 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Sarah Schroyer

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,963

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,963
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Prescott
Work county: Yavapai
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040386025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Schroyer is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Prescott, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $150,963. They are classified at grade 12.

Patricia Brish

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,963

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,963
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Brish works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Patricia earned $150,963 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Lesley Mccollough

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,764

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,764
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Louis
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 297080510
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lesley Mccollough holds the role of Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,764. Their pay grade is 13.

Karmen Purdel

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,735

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,735
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Karmen Purdel serves as a Medical Technologist based in Richmond, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,735. They are classified at grade 13.

Heather Giesen

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,651

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,651
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Giesen works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Sacramento, California. Heather earned $150,651 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Luz Anderson

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,337

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,337
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - Kings
Work county: Kings
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,337
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Luz Anderson works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Kings, New York. Luz earned $150,337 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Patricia Smith

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,337

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,337
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work county: Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,337
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Smith is a Medical Technologist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Bronx, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $150,337. They are classified at grade 12.

Nathan Venka

Medical Technologist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$150,337

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,337
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,337
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0644
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Venka works as a Medical Technologist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - New York, New York. Nathan earned $150,337 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.