What they do
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Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.
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Histologic Technician, Histology Technician
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Wages
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| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
| Vermont - 2024 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 24.46 |
$50,870 |
| 25% |
$ 31.21 |
$64,930 |
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$ 36.75 |
$76,430 |
| 75% |
$ 42.24 |
$87,860 |
| 90% |
$ 49.16 |
$102,260 |
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| Average |
$ 36.59 |
$76,110 |
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Industries of Employment
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
| United States - 2022 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 45% |
- Ambulatory healthcare services
| 37% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 5% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 4% |
- Administrative and support services
| 4% |
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Projected Employment
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| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
| Vermont |
| 2022 employment |
665 |
| 2032 employment |
712 |
Annual percent change
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0.7% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
48 |
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Education and Experience:
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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