Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $53,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 47 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 47 openings per year are projected for Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician. +18.1% Employment Change Employment for Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.1% between 2025 and 2030. $25.52 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $25.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.57, while experienced workers are paid $33.20. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 467 Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 551. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician are Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Outpatient Care Centers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician include Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician is Bachelor's. 70% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
