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Cytotechnologists in District of Columbia
Cytotechnologists prepare and examine cell samples under microscopes to identify cancer, infections, and hormonal problems. They work primarily in hospital laboratories, diagnostic clinics, and pathology centers, following standardized procedures to stain and mount slides In District of Columbia the median pay is $76,560 a year, 22% above the national median of $62,930.
$76,560median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$58,600–$102,560middle half earn
960employed in District of Columbia
$62,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
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2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
BiologyMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageAdministrativeChemistryCustomer and Personal Service
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Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Cytotechnologists pay in other states
New York · $97,280Oregon · $83,010New Hampshire · $81,020Massachusetts · $79,120Vermont · $78,680California · $76,010Rhode Island · $75,780Minnesota · $74,440Washington · $72,760Illinois · $71,950
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O*NET-SOC 29-2011.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.