U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPerform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164,430 | 1.1 % | $27.34 | $56,870 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.66 | $22.66 | $26.98 | $31.91 | $36.91 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $38,810 | $47,130 | $56,130 | $66,370 | $76,780 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 96,100 | 1.86 | $27.55 | $57,300 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 25,850 | 11.32 | $27.31 | $56,810 |
| Offices of Physicians | 12,610 | 0.55 | $25.49 | $53,030 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 6,590 | 0.23 | $26.00 | $54,080 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 5,420 | 0.27 | $30.86 | $64,190 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 25,850 | 11.32 | $27.31 | $56,810 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 96,100 | 1.86 | $27.55 | $57,300 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 3,930 | 1.56 | $25.56 | $53,170 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2,590 | 1.21 | $29.39 | $61,120 |
| Offices of Physicians | 12,610 | 0.55 | $25.49 | $53,030 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $38.65 | $80,390 |
| Offices of Dentists | (8) | (8) | $34.05 | $70,830 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 5,420 | 0.27 | $30.86 | $64,190 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2,590 | 1.21 | $29.39 | $61,120 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | (8) | (8) | $28.58 | $59,440 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13,250 | 1.31 | 1.02 | $25.29 | $52,600 |
| California | 11,510 | 0.82 | 0.64 | $36.35 | $75,620 |
| New York | 10,460 | 1.25 | 0.97 | $29.24 | $60,810 |
| Florida | 9,610 | 1.35 | 1.05 | $26.45 | $55,020 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,800 | 1.42 | 1.10 | $26.14 | $54,380 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 790 | 2.04 | 1.58 | $23.69 | $49,280 |
| Massachusetts | 6,310 | 2.02 | 1.56 | $31.16 | $64,820 |
| Michigan | 6,970 | 1.86 | 1.44 | $25.76 | $53,570 |
| Nebraska | 1,670 | 1.85 | 1.43 | $23.72 | $49,350 |
| Maryland | 4,290 | 1.74 | 1.35 | $29.69 | $61,750 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11,510 | 0.82 | 0.64 | $36.35 | $75,620 |
| Nevada | 940 | 0.85 | 0.66 | $33.00 | $68,650 |
| District of Columbia | 890 | 1.39 | 1.07 | $31.53 | $65,570 |
| Massachusetts | 6,310 | 2.02 | 1.56 | $31.16 | $64,820 |
| Alaska | 230 | 0.75 | 0.58 | $30.73 | $63,920 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 6,710 | 1.35 | 1.04 | $30.12 | $62,650 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 4,150 | 2.50 | 1.93 | $31.94 | $66,430 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,930 | 1.57 | 1.22 | $25.83 | $53,720 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,610 | 1.02 | 0.79 | $26.77 | $55,670 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,160 | 1.38 | 1.07 | $30.69 | $63,840 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,120 | 1.42 | 1.10 | $25.77 | $53,600 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,050 | 0.80 | 0.62 | $35.33 | $73,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,780 | 1.54 | 1.19 | $29.19 | $60,720 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,620 | 1.31 | 1.01 | $26.93 | $56,010 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 2,510 | 2.02 | 1.56 | $28.33 | $58,930 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 1,380 | 13.85 | 10.70 | $29.52 | $61,400 |
| Burlington, NC | 390 | 7.21 | 5.57 | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| New Haven, CT | 1,090 | 4.14 | 3.20 | $31.53 | $65,590 |
| Durham, NC | 1,070 | 4.01 | 3.10 | $24.35 | $50,640 |
| Rome, GA | 120 | 3.38 | 2.61 | $25.35 | $52,740 |
| Columbia, MO | 270 | 3.27 | 2.53 | $25.34 | $52,710 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 510 | 3.01 | 2.33 | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 230 | 2.99 | 2.31 | $20.62 | $42,890 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 380 | 2.90 | 2.24 | $24.18 | $50,290 |
| Gainesville, FL | 340 | 2.88 | 2.23 | $27.06 | $56,280 |