Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Median salary
$62,930
Average salary
$67,350
Employment
332,940
Projected growth
1.7% growth
Annual openings
22,600
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
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Career Outlook
National employment outlook, 2024–2034.
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 0.5%
Source: BLS Employment Projections — 2024-2034.
Where This Career Is Most Concentrated
Metro areas where clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make up the largest share of local employment, relative to the national average (BLS location quotient).
- 1Burlington, NC12.54× national avg
- 2Rochester, MN10.94× national avg
- 3Kankakee, IL9.05× national avg
- 4Oshkosh-Neenah, WI4.12× national avg
- 5Durham-Chapel Hill, NC3.85× national avg