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Medical Technologies Technicians Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Medical Technologies Technicians but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Medical Technologies Technicians but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Medical Technologies Technicians majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 65,900 |
| 26 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 65,200 |
| 7 | Respiratory Therapists | 63,200 |
| 4 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 41,600 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 65,500 |
| 3 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 68,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 1 | Registered Nurses | 52,900 |
| 1 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 43,500 |
| 1 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 81,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 81,100 |
| 9 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 90,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 106,000 |
| 3 | Respiratory Therapists | 79,900 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 90,300 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 116,000 |
| 2 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 95,200 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 49,500 |
| 1 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 64,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Physicians and Surgeons | 258,000 |
| 11 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 88,400 |
| 9 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 129,000 |
| 5 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 109,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 155,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 98,700 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Physician Assistants | 137,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 69,000 |
| 2 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 99,100 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Hospitals | 67,900 |
| 13 | Health services, n.e.c. | 66,300 |
| 5 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 62,400 |
| 4 | Veterinary services | 42,800 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 61,100 |
| 1 | Research, development, and testing services | 80,400 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 21,000 |
| 1 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 79,400 |
| 1 | Administration of human resources programs | 74,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Technologies Technicians majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Hospitals | 88,400 |
| 12 | Health services, n.e.c. | 87,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 92,200 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 85,500 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 47,500 |
| 2 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 120,000 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 111,000 |
| 2 | Drugs | 153,000 |
| 1 | Administration of human resources programs | 86,600 |
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