The median Specimen Processor salary is $19.00 per hour, or $39,520 per year, based on 283 job postings across 35 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$19.00
Median hourly
$39,520
Annual salary
$18-$25
Pay range
35
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Specimen Processor earns $19.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $17.50 and $21.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -7.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Evansville, INDIANA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Dublin, OH 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
-7.5%
Current median: $18.50/hr
Prior period: $20.00/hr
Job openings
+113%
164 recent postings
Previous period: 77 postings
Daily pay signal
$23.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Specimen Processor postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $20.00/hr to $18.50/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
$17.50
$36,400/yr
Median
$19.00
$39,520/yr
Top earners
$24.50
$50,960/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $18.50/hr | 162 |
Mar 2026 | $20.00/hr | 79 |
Feb 2026 | $19.50/hr | 21 |
Jan 2026 | $18.50/hr | 11 |
Dec 2025 | $22.25/hr | 10 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$22.62
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Estimated from national data
~$17.49
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Estimated from national data
~$23.46
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Estimated from national data
~$19.38
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10 postings · 7 companies
$24.50
$23-$25
Estimated from national data
~$20.24
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Estimated from national data
~$19.51
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Estimated from national data
~$18.82
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Estimated from national data
~$18.55
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Estimated from national data
~$21.28
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Estimated from national data
~$18.96
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Estimated from national data
~$17.68
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Estimated from national data
~$20.98
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19 postings · 5 companies
$18.50
$19-$19
14 postings · 2 companies
$20.00
$20-$20
Estimated from national data
~$21.04
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Estimated from national data
~$18.83
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Estimated from national data
~$19.49
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Estimated from national data
~$23.36
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Estimated from national data
~$17.47
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11 postings · 4 companies
$21.50
$22-$22
7 postings · 3 companies
$22.00
$20-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.56
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Estimated from national data
~$23.32
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Estimated from national data
~$19.02
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Estimated from national data
~$22.81
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Estimated from national data
~$20.05
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Estimated from national data
~$21.80
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Estimated from national data
~$21.44
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Estimated from national data
~$22.21
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12 postings · 4 companies
$18.50
$19-$21
Estimated from national data
~$19.89
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11 postings · 5 companies
$21.50
$20-$28
Estimated from national data
~$19.81
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Estimated from national data
~$17.49
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43 postings · 4 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
Estimated from national data
~$22.01
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Estimated from national data
~$20.08
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11 postings · 1 companies
$23.50
$23-$24
Estimated from national data
~$22.09
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Estimated from national data
~$20.71
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Estimated from national data
~$22.39
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Estimated from national data
~$19.21
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6 postings · 6 companies
$17.50
$16-$19
Estimated from national data
~$18.86
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Estimated from national data
~$18.94
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Estimated from national data
~$23.05
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25 postings · 2 companies
$21.00
$21-$26
Estimated from national data
~$21.59
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Estimated from national data
~$20.75
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Estimated from national data
~$22.48
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Specimen Processor salaries.
Evansville
Indiana · 10 postings
$20.00/hr
Itasca
Illinois · 13 postings
$18.50/hr
Raritan
Nj · 15 postings
$18.50/hr
Dublin
Oh · 11 postings
$17.50/hr
Dublin
Ohio · 37 postings
$17.50/hr
Dublin
Oh · 11 postings
$17.50/hr
Dublin
Ohio · 37 postings
$17.50/hr
Itasca
Illinois · 13 postings
$18.50/hr
Raritan
Nj · 15 postings
$18.50/hr
Evansville
Indiana · 10 postings
$20.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Specimen Processor positions.
Northwell Health
6 postings
$28.00/hr
Upmc
15 postings
$23.50/hr
Deaconess Health System
22 postings
$20.00/hr
Labcorp
172 postings
$18.50/hr
Labcorp
172 postings
$18.50/hr
Deaconess Health System
22 postings
$20.00/hr
Upmc
15 postings
$23.50/hr
Northwell Health
6 postings
$28.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Specimen Processor | 67 | $17.50/hr |
| Specimen Processor | 64 | $21.00/hr |
| Specimen Processor I | 10 | $20.00/hr |
| Specimen Accessioner | 10 | $18.50/hr |
| Laboratory Specimen Processor - Specimen Management | 8 | $17.50/hr |
| Data Entry/ Specimen Processor | 8 | $26.00/hr |
| Specimen Accessioner- Prn- 3rd Shift | 6 | $20.00/hr |
| Specimen Processor - Shipping & Receiving | 6 | $17.50/hr |
| Clinical Laboratory Accessioner(cl)(99) | 5 | $28.00/hr |
| Dss Specimen Processor I | 4 | $20.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Specimen Processor salaries.
FAQ
The median Specimen Processor salary is $19.00 per hour, or $39,520 annually. Pay ranges from $17.50/hr (10th percentile) to $24.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 283 job postings, the highest paying states for Specimen Processors include California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 283 Specimen Processor job postings across 35 states, from 49 different healthcare employers.
Specimen Processor 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.
Specimen Processor pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 7.5%.
Specimen Processor pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.50 to $5.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Evansville offer $20.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $17.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Specimen Processors typically earn around $17.50 to $17.50 per hour ($36,400 to $36,400 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $19.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 283 active postings with listed compensation for Specimen Processor. 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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