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Bench-level laboratory analyst running diagnostic tests on patient samples. ASCP certification typical.
$38,020
Lower reported wage
$61,890
Median
$97,990
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 29-2010 (Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $38,020-$97,990, median $61,890.
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Perform diagnostic laboratory analyses and assess the reliability of results. [1]
Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and other clinical testing facilities. [1]
Facilities operating continuously may require nights, weekends, or holidays. [1]
Specimen identification, exposure precautions, and precise testing require vigilance. [1]
Experience and further preparation can lead to specialty or supervisory work. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.