Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician Job Description
Microbiologists Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Medical Laboratory Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Medical Laboratory Technician is $37431 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $49919. The lowest salary reported was $28232. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Medical Laboratory Technician is $18.61 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $24.82. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.04. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Medical Laboratory Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Medical Laboratory Technician. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $26,761 – $57,289
Florida – $32,000 – $39,305
Minnesota – $35,697 – $49,132
North Carolina – $28,338 – $49,316
Ohio – $25,342 – $58,193
Texas – $24,000 – $44,808
Virginia – $30,000 – $38,000
These are the highest paying cities for a Medical Laboratory Technician. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Atlanta, Georgia –
Dallas, Texas –
Tulsa, Oklahoma –
San Antonio, Texas –
Houston, Texas –
Raleigh, North Carolina –
Seattle, Washington –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Medical Laboratory Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $37431 while in 2007 it was just $34712.85
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 20% of Medical Laboratory Technicians were males while 80% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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