Summary
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Quick Facts: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | |
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$57,800 per year
$27.79 per hour |
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Bachelor's degree | |
None | |
None | |
329,200 | |
7% (As fast as average) | |
21,800 |
What Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Do
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
Work Environment
Many clinical laboratory technologists and technicians work in hospitals. Others work in medical and diagnostic laboratories or doctors’ offices.
How to Become a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technician
Clinical 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 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $57,800 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 25,600 openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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