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Medical Laboratory Technician

Specialist performing biological analyses on samples to support medical diagnosis in controlled laboratory settings.

38 000 – 85 000 USD
Average salary / year
Post-secondary diploma or associate degree in medical laboratory technology or related field.
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Growing
Employability
Typically 1 to 2 years including education and certification.
Market tension
High
Intl. mobility
None
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Growing
Employability
Typically 1 to 2 years including education and certification.
Market tension
High
Intl. mobility
None

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
38 000 – 48 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
48 000 – 65 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
65 000 – 85 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Access to the profession requires completion of an accredited medical laboratory technology program, followed by certification exams.

Alternative routes include retraining for professionals with scientific backgrounds through specialized courses.

Training — United States

The formation relies on a professional curriculum oriented towards clinical laboratory sciences, combining theoretical courses and practical internships.

It emphasizes understanding of biological sciences, laboratory techniques, and safety standards.

The job market — United States

The labor market demonstrates strong demand driven by healthcare industry growth and increasing diagnostic testing needs.

Employment opportunities are concentrated in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and public health sectors with steady expansion expected.

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