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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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 4,520 | 12.57 | 9.25 | 14.23 | 26,140 | 19,240 | 29,590 |
| Joplin MSA | 70 | 11.59 | 8.20 | 13.29 | 24,100 | 17,050 | 27,630 |
| Columbia MSA | 170 | 11.46 | 8.69 | 12.84 | 23,840 | 18,080 | 26,710 |
| Springfield MSA | 350 | 11.19 | 8.78 | 12.40 | 23,280 | 18,260 | 25,790 |
| St Louis MSA | 2,540 | 13.22 | 9.64 | 15.01 | 27,500 | 20,050 | 31,220 |
| Kansas City* | 690 | 13.08 | 9.81 | 14.72 | 27,217 | 20,398 | 30,626 |
| Central Region* | 340 | 12.07 | 8.70 | 13.75 | 25,097 | 18,097 | 28,597 |
| Northeast Region* | 110 | 10.54 | 8.22 | 11.71 | 21,933 | 17,096 | 24,351 |
| Ozark Region* | 370 | 11.07 | 8.59 | 12.31 | 23,024 | 17,864 | 25,604 |
| South Central Region* | 60 | 12.25 | 9.22 | 13.77 | 25,489 | 19,168 | 28,649 |
| Southeast Region* | 230 | 13.26 | 8.88 | 15.45 | 27,575 | 18,464 | 32,130 |
| Southwest Region* | 100 | 11.32 | 8.03 | 12.96 | 23,549 | 16,713 | 26,967 |
| St. Louis City* | 340 | 13.13 | 9.66 | 14.86 | 27,311 | 20,102 | 30,915 |
| St. Louis County* | 1,760 | 13.16 | 9.59 | 14.94 | 27,368 | 19,955 | 31,075 |
| West Central Region* | 170 | 11.47 | 8.37 | 13.02 | 23,865 | 17,420 | 27,088 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 4,230 | 4,680 | 450 | 10.64 | 144 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,050 | 1,170 | 120 | 11.43 | 38 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 2,470 | 2,640 | 170 | 6.88 | 75 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 470 | 520 | 50 | 10.64 | 16 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 80 | 80 | .00 | 2 | Good | |
| Ozark Region* | 350 | 430 | 80 | 22.86 | 15 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 110 | 120 | 10 | 9.09 | 4 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 200 | 240 | 40 | 20.00 | 8 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 100 | 110 | 10 | 10.00 | 3 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 110 | 120 | 10 | 9.09 | 3 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Associate degree
in one of the following
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Hematology Technology/Technician
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Histologic Technician (NEW)