Medical Lab Technician I Salary in Los Angeles, California

Medical Lab Technician I Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Medical Lab Technician I make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Medical Lab Technician I salary in Los Angeles, CA is $54,699 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,182 and $61,134. 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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10th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $44,159 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $49,182 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $54,699 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $61,134 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Lab Technician I Salary $66,993 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25% $49,182 10% $44,159 90% $66,993 75% $61,134 $54,699 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Medical Lab Technician I need?

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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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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