Medical lab tech programs
Compare 292 schools with medical lab technician programs in 49 states. Medical lab technicians in the U.S. earn a median $62,930 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 292
- States
- 49
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $62,930
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.7%
Medical lab tech programs by state
- Texas (21)
- North Carolina (16)
- Ohio (15)
- California (12)
- Illinois (12)
- Kentucky (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Virginia (11)
- Florida (10)
- Georgia (10)
- Minnesota (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- South Carolina (9)
- Tennessee (9)
- Mississippi (8)
- Missouri (8)
- New York (8)
- Arkansas (7)
- Louisiana (7)
- Iowa (6)
- Michigan (6)
- Alabama (5)
- Kansas (5)
- Maryland (5)
- Massachusetts (5)
- Arizona (4)
- Colorado (4)
- Nebraska (4)
- West Virginia (4)
- Indiana (3)
- Oklahoma (3)
- Oregon (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Utah (3)
- Washington (3)
- Idaho (2)
- Montana (2)
- New Mexico (2)
- North Dakota (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Connecticut (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Nevada (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- New Jersey (1)
- Wyoming (1)
- Puerto Rico (1)
Medical lab tech programs in major cities
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Washington, DC
- Minneapolis, MN
- Cleveland, OH
- Anaheim, CA
- Cincinnati, OH
- Gilbert, AZ
- Yonkers, NY
- Providence, RI
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Glendale, CA
- Ontario, CA
- Corona, CA
- Stamford, CT
- Dayton, OH
- Cambridge, MA
- Lowell, MA
- Concord, NC
- Renton, WA
What medical lab technicians earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical lab technician salaryHow to become a medical lab technician
- Median pay
- $62,930
- $30.26 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,910–$100,990
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 332,940
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.7%
- 20,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many medical lab tech programs are there?
We list 292 schools with medical lab technician programs in 49 states. Texas has the most, with 21. Together they reported 4,713 medical lab technician graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do medical lab technicians make?
The national median pay is $62,930 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 2.7% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find medical lab tech programs near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.