Careers · Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists · Kentucky
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists in Kentucky
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists perform complex tests on blood, tissue, and other samples to diagnose diseases and guide treatment decisions. They work in hospital laboratories, diagnostic testing facilities, and research centers, operating specialized equipment and following strict quality standards In Kentucky the median pay is $60,880 a year, 3% below the national median of $62,930.
$60,880median pay in Kentucky, per year
$45,310–$78,020middle half earn
4,860employed in Kentucky
$62,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
188open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Kentucky or remote
7employers hiring
138posted in the last 7 days
NC · FL · TNwhere most openings are
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
ScienceCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringMonitoringActive Learning
Knowledge areas
ChemistryCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageBiologyMathematics (knowledge)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Medical and Clinical Laboratory 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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O*NET-SOC 29-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.