Medical Laboratory Scientist

Performs diagnostic tests on clinical specimens.

Also known as:Biochemistry TechnologistBlood Bank Laboratory TechnologistBlood Bank Medical TechnologistBlood Bank TechnologistCath Lab Technologist (Catheterization Laboratory Technologist)Chemistry Technologist

Compensation by seniority

Simulated

Median

$115k

Mean

$119k

10th–90th pct

$87k–$158k

Observations

Confidence: 30% · based on 48 simulated observations · last updated 7/27/2026

Historical trend & projection

Median total compensation at the typical seniority level for this role, 2021–2025, projected forward under three scenarios.

Simulated

Common skills

Laboratory Techniques

Core

Education requirements

Share of surveyed workers/experts reporting each education level as typical for this occupation (O*NET).

Reported

Bachelor's Degree

59% typical

Associate Degree

30% typical

Master's Degree

5% typical

Certificate

4% typical

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Common next roles

Pharmacist+49.8%Behavioral Health Program Manager+139.4%Physical Therapist+10.9%Licensed Therapist+12.6%Clinical Psychologist+13.2%

Common previous roles

Pharmacist+33.3%Clinical Psychologist+11.7%Licensed Therapist+11.2%Behavioral Health Program Manager+58.2%Physical Therapist+9.9%

Demand snapshot

Active openings (simulated)1,113

Posting growth (est. from real category-level trend)-5.8%

Median days to fill48 days

Estimated

Employed (US, simulated)91,600

Projected growth5.5%/yr

Simulated

Role characteristics

Remote-friendliness5%

Automation exposure25%

Sources & freshness

Education requirements on this page are real, reported data from O*NET. Compensation and demand figures remain simulated demo data.

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