There are currently an estimated 164,200 medical laboratory technicians in the United States. The medical laboratory technician job market is expected to grow by 14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are medical laboratory technicians?
CareerExplorer rates medical laboratory technicians with a B+ employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 26,000 medical laboratory technicians. That number is based on 23,000 additional medical laboratory technicians, and the retirement of 3,000 existing medical laboratory technicians.