U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPerform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156,480 | 1.3 % | $18.36 | $38,190 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.64 | $13.92 | $17.44 | $21.97 | $26.94 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,210 | $28,950 | $36,280 | $45,690 | $56,040 |
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 | 68,940 | 1.34 | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 26,100 | 11.42 | $17.42 | $36,240 |
| Offices of Physicians | 20,770 | 0.90 | $18.06 | $37,570 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 8,260 | 3.28 | $16.87 | $35,100 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 7,750 | 0.27 | $19.26 | $40,050 |
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 | 26,100 | 11.42 | $17.42 | $36,240 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 8,260 | 3.28 | $16.87 | $35,100 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 68,940 | 1.34 | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 6,520 | 1.10 | $18.15 | $37,740 |
| Offices of Physicians | 20,770 | 0.90 | $18.06 | $37,570 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | (8) | (8) | $25.70 | $53,460 |
| Junior Colleges | 360 | 0.05 | $24.43 | $50,810 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 120 | 0.04 | $23.49 | $48,850 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 280 | 0.12 | $21.15 | $43,990 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,430 | 0.17 | $20.01 | $41,620 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 15,750 | 1.13 | 0.91 | $20.33 | $42,290 |
| Texas | 12,840 | 1.27 | 1.03 | $16.56 | $34,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,050 | 1.65 | 1.34 | $19.79 | $41,160 |
| Georgia | 8,870 | 2.37 | 1.92 | $15.99 | $33,250 |
| New York | 8,240 | 0.99 | 0.80 | $20.79 | $43,230 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8,870 | 2.37 | 1.92 | $15.99 | $33,250 |
| Tennessee | 5,620 | 2.19 | 1.78 | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| Massachusetts | 6,410 | 2.06 | 1.67 | $18.92 | $39,360 |
| West Virginia | 1,170 | 1.70 | 1.38 | $17.23 | $35,830 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,050 | 1.65 | 1.34 | $19.79 | $41,160 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 440 | 0.98 | 0.80 | $28.61 | $59,510 |
| District of Columbia | 670 | 1.05 | 0.85 | $23.22 | $48,290 |
| Connecticut | 1,820 | 1.14 | 0.93 | $21.96 | $45,680 |
| Delaware | 300 | 0.76 | 0.62 | $21.78 | $45,300 |
| Alaska | 430 | 1.39 | 1.13 | $21.40 | $44,520 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,430 | 1.42 | 1.16 | $18.66 | $38,800 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,120 | 2.33 | 1.89 | $17.10 | $35,570 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,350 | 0.87 | 0.71 | $22.06 | $45,890 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 4,220 | 2.34 | 1.90 | $21.65 | $45,020 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 4,150 | 2.50 | 2.03 | $19.22 | $39,980 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,240 | 1.30 | 1.05 | $16.72 | $34,780 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,120 | 0.88 | 0.72 | $20.42 | $42,480 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,570 | 1.29 | 1.04 | $17.27 | $35,910 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,450 | 1.46 | 1.18 | $19.38 | $40,300 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,040 | 0.89 | 0.72 | $20.34 | $42,310 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 310 | 5.77 | 4.69 | $18.57 | $38,630 |
| Jackson, TN | 280 | 4.94 | 4.02 | $12.20 | $25,380 |
| Gainesville, GA | 300 | 4.37 | 3.55 | $15.32 | $31,870 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 170 | 4.06 | 3.30 | (8) | (8) |
| Lima, OH | 200 | 4.02 | 3.27 | $14.70 | $30,570 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 300 | 3.94 | 3.20 | $13.19 | $27,440 |
| Morgantown, WV | 220 | 3.82 | 3.10 | $18.68 | $38,860 |
| Columbia, MO | 300 | 3.71 | 3.01 | $14.52 | $30,210 |
| Johnson City, TN | 270 | 3.58 | 2.91 | $17.54 | $36,470 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 190 | 3.54 | 2.88 | $13.31 | $27,690 |