Career Atlas USA

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, 20242034.

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).

  1. 1Burlington, NC12.54× national avg
  2. 2Rochester, MN10.94× national avg
  3. 3Kankakee, IL9.05× national avg
  4. 4Oshkosh-Neenah, WI4.12× national avg
  5. 5Durham-Chapel Hill, NC3.85× national avg
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