Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
SOC Code: 29-2012 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 16 | $105,193 |
| Oklahoma Blood Institute | 7 | $48,619 |
| O'Grady Peyton International | 6 | $69,281 |
| MAYO CLINIC | 6 | $61,610 |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 4 | $57,096 |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center, LLC | 4 | $62,556 |
| Foundation Medicine, Inc. | 3 | $61,956 |
| ARUP Laboratories | 3 | $76,468 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 2 | $48,173 |
| NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER | 2 | $80,542 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $62,165 |
| 2022 | 7 | $60,640 |
| 2023 | 27 | $75,071 |
| 2024 | 35 | $63,399 |
| 2025 | 22 | $71,076 |
| 2026 | 4 | $75,677 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Science | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Instructing | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Biology | 3.7 |
| Chemistry | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 45.9% |
| Associate's degree | 30.9% |
| Master's degree | 10.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 6.8% |
| High school diploma | 4.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
- Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
- Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
- Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
- Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Google Docs MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Billing software Commercial plate reader software Data entry software Database software Electronic medical record EMR software Email software FileMaker Pro
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