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Histotechnologists in North Carolina

Histotechnologists prepare tissue samples for examination under a microscope, using laboratory techniques to process slides that pathologists analyze for disease diagnosis. They work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research facilities, and medical centers, applying technical knowledge to evaluate procedures and troubleshoot equipment while supporting diagnostic and research functions. In North Carolina the median pay is $60,650 a year, 4% below the national median of $62,930.

$60,650median pay in North Carolina, per year
$47,300–$77,700middle half earn
13,710employed in North Carolina
$62,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Carolina

7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in North Carolina or remote
3employers hiring
3posted 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). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

BiologyProduction and ProcessingChemistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrative

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O*NET-SOC 29-2011.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.