Medical lab tech programs in Tennessee

We found 9 schools offering medical lab technician training in Tennessee, with campuses in Cookeville, Nashville, Memphis, and Gallatin and more. Medical lab technicians in Tennessee earn a median $62,070 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
9
Public colleges
6
Median pay in TN
$62,070

9 medical lab technician schools

School results

  1. Columbia State Community College

    Columbia, TN · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Respiratory therapist
    • +2

  2. Fortis Institute - Cookeville

    Cookeville, TN · Private

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

  3. Fortis Institute - Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

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  5. Jackson State Community College

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +6

  6. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  7. Roane State Community College

    Harriman, TN · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +9

  8. South College

    Knoxville, TN · Private

    • Medical lab technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +11

  9. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Automotive technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +6

  10. Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, TN · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

What medical lab technicians earn in Tennessee

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical lab technician salary in TennesseeHow to become a medical lab technician

Median pay
$62,070
$29.84 an hour
Typical range
$37,800–$87,210
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
8,410
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 technician schools are in Tennessee?

We list 9 schools in Tennessee with medical lab technician programs: 6 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Cookeville, Nashville, Memphis, Gallatin, and Columbia.

Are there community college medical lab technician programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 6 public colleges in Tennessee offer medical lab technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical lab technician school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,270 to $29,039. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical lab technicians make in Tennessee?

The median pay for medical lab technicians in Tennessee is $62,070 a year, and most earn between $37,800 and $87,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical lab technician school in Tennessee?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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