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Pay range for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$38,910
25th
$47,650
Median (50th)
$62,930
75th
$81,450
90th — top pay
$100,990
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
BLS projects employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 20,800 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
343,000 → 352,400
+9,400 jobs
Projected change
+2.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
20,800
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
No related experience required
Self-employed
0.7% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 4)
Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries by metro area
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.8
Reading Comprehension3.8
Critical Thinking3.6
Quality Control Analysis3.5
Science3.5
Operations Monitoring3.4
Complex Problem Solving3.3
Monitoring3.3
Time Management3.3
Active Learning3.2
Top knowledge areas
Chemistry4.1
English Language4.0
Customer and Personal Service3.8
Biology3.8
Computers and Electronics3.8
Medicine and Dentistry3.7
Administrative3.6
Education and Training3.6
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareeClinicalWorks EHR softwareGoogle DocsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordSAP softwareBilling softwareCommercial plate reader softwareData entry softwareDatabase softwareElectronic medical record EMR softwareEmail softwareFileMaker ProHematology laboratory workflow management software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians do
BLS reports pay for this group as one occupation. The details below combine O*NET's 2 detailed occupations: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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