How much do Mohs techs make per hour?

Public Mohs tech job ads in October 2026 mostly ranged from the mid-$20s to the mid-$40s per hour, with per diem roles higher. Experience, certification and location move pay the most.

How are Mohs Pros techs paid?

Hourly. Every Mohs Pros job post shows its hourly range, and drive time between labs, mileage and meals are paid on top of the hourly rate.

Does certification raise pay?

Usually. HT(ASCP) certification and the ability to gross and map tissue are among the main reasons employers pay toward the top of a range.

Mohs technician salary

By the Mohs Pros teamLast updated October 10, 2026

Mohs techs are usually paid hourly. Public job ads in October 2026 mostly ranged from the mid-$20s to the mid-$40s per hour, with per diem work paying more.

Pay in recent Mohs tech job ads

Location	Role	Posted pay
Southern California (Laguna Hills)	Mohs technician	$35–$45/hr
Washington (Bellevue)	Mohs technician	$30–$45/hr
Massachusetts (Norwell)	Mohs technician	$35/hr
New Jersey (Clifton)	Mohs technician	from $34.65/hr
Rhode Island (Providence)	Mohs technician	$26–$30/hr
New Hampshire	Mohs tech, entry level	$21.72–$33.67/hr
New York (Stony Brook)	Mohs technician, per diem	$55/hr

Examples from public job ads seen in October 2026; approximate, and not Mohs Pros rates.

For context, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median of $62,930 a year (May 2025) for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians as a whole, a broader group that includes histology (BLS).

What moves pay up

Experience with frozen sections and Mohs workflow
HT(ASCP) certification and the education to gross and map tissue
Per diem and travel work, which usually pays more per hour
Location: high-cost metro areas pay more

Demand for histology techs

ASCP's 2024 vacancy survey found a 20.5% vacancy rate in histology, up from 13.2% in 2022, and staff positions often take 3 to 6 months to fill (AJCP, 2025).

How Mohs Pros pays

Mohs Pros techs are hourly employees. Each job post shows its range, and your rate is set at offer based on experience. Drive time between labs, mileage and meals are paid on top.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mohs techs make per hour?: Public Mohs tech job ads in October 2026 mostly ranged from the mid-$20s to the mid-$40s per hour, with per diem roles higher. Experience, certification and location move pay the most.
How are Mohs Pros techs paid?: Hourly. Every Mohs Pros job post shows its hourly range, and drive time between labs, mileage and meals are paid on top of the hourly rate.
Does certification raise pay?: Usually. HT(ASCP) certification and the ability to gross and map tissue are among the main reasons employers pay toward the top of a range.