Medical Lab Technician I Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

Medical Lab Technician I Salary in Raleigh, NC

How much does a Medical Lab Technician I make in Raleigh, NC? The average Medical Lab Technician I salary in Raleigh, NC is $47,993 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $43,146 and $53,633. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Lab Technician I Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $38,733 Raleigh,NC April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $43,146 Raleigh,NC April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $47,993 Raleigh,NC April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $53,633 Raleigh,NC April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $58,768 Raleigh,NC April 24, 2024
25% $43,146 10% $38,733 90% $58,768 75% $53,633 $47,993 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Laboratory Equipment: Utilizing various tools and equipment to conduct scientific researches, teach practical science, or perform laboratory experiments.

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Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

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Analysis 3.45%
Laboratory Equipment 3.01%
Health Care 1.64%
Others 91.9%

Job Description for Medical Lab Technician I

Medical Lab Technician I performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Being a Medical Lab Technician I operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Additionally, Medical Lab Technician I records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards. Requires an associate degree in laboratory technology, science or equivalent. Requires valid certification or eligibility for certification exam as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from ASCP or AMT. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Lab Technician I works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Lab Technician I typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • ECU Health Medical Center - Greenville, NC
    ECU Health. About ECU Health EastCare. ECU Health EastCare provides critical care air and ground transportation service and is the only medical transport s...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • UNC Health Care - Chapel Hill, NC
    Job Description. Description. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-...
    - 28 Days Ago
  • UNC Health Care - Hudson, NC
    Job Description. Description. This position is eligible for the Caldwell Commitment Incentive Program. . The Commitment Incentive of $7,500 paid over a thr...
    - 13 Days Ago
  • UNC Health Care - Smithfield, NC
    Job Description. Description. This position is eligible for the Johnston Incentive Program. . The Commitment Incentive of $10,000 for two (2) years or a Lo...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • UNC Health Care - Siler City, NC
    Job Description. Description. This position is eligible for the Chatham Hospital Commitment Incentives. . The Commitment Incentive is $10,000 for two (2) y...
    - 12 Days Ago

Career Path for Medical Lab Technician I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Medical Lab Technician I, the first career path typically progresses to Medical Lab Technician II.

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Medical Lab Technician I Pay Difference by Location

Medical Lab Technician I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Medical Lab Technician I, the highest Medical Lab Technician I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Medical Lab Technician I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Medical Lab Technician I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Medical Lab Technician I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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