Careers · Histology Technicians · California
Histology Technicians in California
Histology technicians prepare tissue samples for examination under microscopes by pathologists, who use these slides to diagnose diseases. Most work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, or medical research facilities, handling samples from biopsies, surgeries, and autopsies In California the median pay is $76,010 a year, 21% above the national median of $62,930.
$76,010median pay in California, per year
$56,700–$89,480middle half earn
29,210employed in California
$62,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
2employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingScienceJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
ChemistryBiologyEnglish LanguageAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Histology Technicians.
Licenses and training in California
Histology Technicians pay in other states
New York · $97,280Oregon · $83,010New Hampshire · $81,020Massachusetts · $79,120Vermont · $78,680District of Columbia · $76,560Rhode Island · $75,780Minnesota · $74,440Washington · $72,760Illinois · $71,950
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against histology technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-2012.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.