Career Profile Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $49,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. General Information Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 23 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians. +16.1% Employment Change Employment for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.1% between 2023 and 2028. $23.89 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.89/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.94, while experienced workers are paid $30.33. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 216 Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 251. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, and Offices of Physicians. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians include Biology, Chemistry, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians is Bachelor's. 94% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
