Medical lab tech programs in Texas
We found 21 schools offering medical lab technician training in Texas, with campuses in San Antonio, El Paso, Amarillo, and Weatherford and more. Medical lab technicians in Texas earn a median $59,290 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 21
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in TX
- $59,290
- Cities with schools
- 2
21 medical lab technician schools
School results
Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Medical lab technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
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Fortis Institute - Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Medical lab technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Public
- Medical lab technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +15
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX · Public
- Medical lab technician
- Electrician
- Automotive technician
- +9
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX · Public
- Medical lab technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Private
- Medical lab technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +6
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX · Public
- Medical lab technician
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Medical lab technician
- EMT & paramedic
- Dental hygienist
- +1
Medical lab tech programs by city
- San Antonio (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (3 within 30 mi)
What medical lab technicians earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical lab technician salary in TexasHow to become a medical lab technician
- Median pay
- $59,290
- $28.51 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,330–$94,830
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 29,530
- 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 Texas?
We list 21 schools in Texas with medical lab technician programs: 18 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, El Paso, Amarillo, Weatherford, and Grand Prairie.
Are there community college medical lab technician programs in Texas?
Yes. 18 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,085 to $26,587. 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 Texas?
The median pay for medical lab technicians in Texas is $59,290 a year, and most earn between $38,330 and $94,830, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical lab technician school in Texas?
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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Medical lab tech programs in other states
- 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)