Summary
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Quick Facts: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | |
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$51,770 per year
$24.89 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
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335,700 | |
13% (Faster than average) | |
42,700 |
What Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Do
Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
Work Environment
Most medical laboratory technologists and technicians worked in hospitals in 2016. Others worked in medical and diagnostic laboratories or doctors’ offices.
How to Become a Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technician
Medical laboratory technologists typically need a bachelor’s degree. Technicians usually need an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate. Some states require technologists and technicians to be licensed.
Pay
The median annual wage for medical and clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $51,770 in May 2017.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of medical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. An increase in the aging population is expected to lead to a greater need to diagnose medical conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes, through laboratory procedures.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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