Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
SOC Code: 29-2011 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $48,235 | $68,370 | $88,483 | $108,618 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $50,170 | $69,056 | $87,922 | $106,808 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $66,643 | $79,830 | $93,038 | $106,226 |
| Merced, CA | $57,054 | $73,424 | $89,794 | $106,163 |
| Redding, CA | $47,986 | $67,018 | $86,029 | $105,061 |
| Napa, CA | $53,310 | $69,701 | $86,070 | $102,461 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,483 | $66,872 | $84,240 | $101,629 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,784 | $71,635 | $86,466 | $101,317 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $48,963 | $66,165 | $83,346 | $100,547 |
| Medford, OR | $49,837 | $66,206 | $82,597 | $98,966 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 650 | $56,932 |
| ARUP Laboratories | 344 | $71,653 |
| Comtrix Solutions, Inc. | 238 | $59,316 |
| Cosmic Healthcare, LLC | 216 | $63,410 |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 152 | $51,413 |
| MAYO CLINIC | 132 | $69,879 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 129 | $54,319 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | 117 | $71,925 |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | 88 | $76,825 |
| Sanford Health | 84 | $63,373 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 215 | $59,885 |
| 2021 | 505 | $58,078 |
| 2022 | 501 | $255,457 |
| 2023 | 1,379 | $64,351 |
| 2024 | 2,332 | $65,970 |
| 2025 | 2,600 | $70,807 |
| 2026 | 446 | $74,655 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Biology | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Administrative | 3.9 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52.1% |
| Associate's degree | 32.4% |
| Master's degree | 13.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
- Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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