Career Outlook for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Also known as:  Blood Bank Laboratory Technician, Hematology Technician, Hemodialysis Technician, Histologic Aide, Histologic Technician, Histology Technician, Histotechnician, Neurology Technician, Pathology Technician, Serology Technician
The overall job outlook for Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technician careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 10.41 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.74 percent per year. Demand for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians is expected to go up, with an expected 24,220 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.93 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians in the following states
California 15,750
Texas 12,840
Pennsylvania 9,050
Georgia 8,870
New York 8,240
Florida 6,540
Massachusetts 6,410
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Guam 70
Delaware 300
Montana 330
Vermont 350
South Dakota 350
Wyoming 370
Idaho 380