Careers · Cytogenetic Technologists · Maine
Cytogenetic Technologists in Maine
Cytogenetic technologists analyze chromosomes in biological samples like blood, bone marrow, and amniotic fluid to help diagnose genetic diseases. They work in hospital laboratories, diagnostic centers, and research facilities, using microscopes and specialized equipment to examine chromosome structure and identify abnormalities that guide patient treatment and diagnosis. In Maine the median pay is $68,690 a year, 9% above the national median of $62,930.
$68,690median pay in Maine, per year
$49,900–$80,920middle half earn
1,250employed in Maine
$62,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Maine
2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Maine or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingScienceJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Cytogenetic Technologists.
Licenses and training in Maine
Cytogenetic Technologists pay in other states
New York · $97,280Oregon · $83,010New Hampshire · $81,020Massachusetts · $79,120Vermont · $78,680District of Columbia · $76,560California · $76,010Rhode Island · $75,780Minnesota · $74,440Washington · $72,760
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cytogenetic technologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cytogenetic technologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-2011.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine, annual.