How much does a Medical Laboratory Technologist make in Tennessee? The average Medical Laboratory Technologist salary in Tennessee is $54,701 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,101 and $59,801. 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 $44,002 TN February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $49,101 TN February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $54,701 TN February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $59,801 TN February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Laboratory Technologist Salary $64,444 TN February 26, 2024
25% $49,101 10% $44,002 90% $64,444 75% $59,801 $54,701 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $53,842 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $50,800 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $52,060 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $54,686 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $54,500 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $55,022 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $54,139 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $54,580 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $54,139 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $54,139 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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