How much does a Medical Laboratory Technologist make in Mississippi? The average Medical Laboratory Technologist salary in Mississippi is $53,001 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,601 and $58,001. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Medical Laboratory Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $42,685 MS March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $47,601 MS March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $53,001 MS March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $58,001 MS March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $62,553 MS March 26, 2024
25% $47,601 10% $42,685 90% $62,553 75% $58,001 $53,001 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Medical Laboratory Technologist prepares specimens for microscope examination. Performs manual and automated routine medical lab tests such as urinalyses and blood counts. Being a Medical Laboratory Technologist conducts only waived and moderate level testing as classified by CLIA. Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators. In addition, Medical Laboratory Technologist typically requires an associate's degree of Lab science. Typically reports to a Medical Technologist. Requires certification by ASCP or AMT. Requires passing a national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Medical Laboratory Technologist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $55,403 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $55,225 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $50,296 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $50,118 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $50,118 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $52,256 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $50,118 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $52,315 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $52,790 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $55,225 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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