Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for blood bank technicians in the United States
Blood bank technician job and salary trends over time
Blood bank technician jobs over time
Blood bank technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 708 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 725 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 724 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 713 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 716 | 0.00% |
Average blood bank technician salary over time
Blood bank technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,664 | $25.80 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $52,206 | $25.10 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $52,582 | $25.28 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $51,276 | $24.65 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $50,288 | $24.18 | --0.1% |
Blood bank technician jobs by state
Most common states for blood bank technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,512 | 22% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 700 | 22% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 189 | 22% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 155 | 21% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 261 | 20% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 137 | 20% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 127 | 20% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 518 | 18% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 236 | 18% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 138 | 18% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,114 | 16% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,087 | 16% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 923 | 16% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 474 | 16% |
| 15 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 3,123 | 15% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 546 | 15% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 88 | 15% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 803 | 14% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 798 | 14% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 145 | 14% |
Most common cities for blood bank technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala | 1 | 2% | $48,116 |
| 2 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $47,566 |
| 3 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $49,359 |
Blood Bank Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of blood bank technician experts
Pennsylvania State University
Eastern Kentucky University
Palm Beach State College
University of Arizona
Southeastern Louisiana University
The University of New Hampshire's Central Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
What skills stand out on Blood Bank Technician resumes?
Patrick Drohan Ph.D.: The academic skills are very important, experience in academic clubs like soil judging or weed judging (your niche), but more important is a diversity of experience with working in labs while in school, having summer jobs tied to your career, etc. - working at Dairy Queen in your home town may not be the best idea anymore if you are trying to out-compete others for entry-level work, and frankly, there is plenty of work out there if you are willing to move.
What general advice would you give to a Blood Bank Technician?
Dr. Tanea Reed Ph.D.: To a graduate just starting out, I would highly recommend establishing a list of short-term and long-term goals. Think about where they see themselves in the next 5 to 10 years and how they plan to reach them using SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound). Additionally, if they have not already done so, they should set up a LinkedIn account as many jobs can be found on that platform. New graduates should plan on making multiple resumes that can be used when applying to different jobs based on the criteria (i.e., skills, academic, etc.). Lastly, I would recommend making a list of their "dream jobs and companies" and research the skills needed to perform the duties of their dream job and learn more about the company itself.
What type of skills will young Blood Bank Technicians need?
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska Ph.D.: Graduates [of all ages] will continue to need hands-on skills, the ability to work both in the group and individual settings, and, most importantly, be curious and teachable. Soft skills have taken on greater importance over the years, so we provide ongoing events for outreach, scientific communication, interview preparation, etc., to help provide students with ways to improve and grow their soft skills.
We are seeing scientific communications transitioning from in-person to remote settings, and our students are excelling at rising to the challenges. South Florida has a diverse life science career field, and our students continue to be well prepared to enter the job market and succeed in their career paths.
What type of skills will young Blood Bank Technicians need?
John Wilbur Ph.D.: In the short-term, testing skills like PCR and ELISA seems essential, but I think the enduring skills or working with a team, writing, and other communication skills are most important.
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.
Department HeadSoutheastern Louisiana University
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Blood Bank Technicians in the next 5 years?
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.: There will be an increase; however, employers will be looking for a unique set of qualities/abilities. Some of the trends have been: technical writing, sales, communication, besides the technical skills, which must be current with the evolution in communication methods that we are experiencing.
How do you envision technology impacting Blood Bank Technicians in the next 5 years?
Glen P. Miller: The chemistry field is constantly impacted by advancements in scientific instrumentation, hardware, and software, especially those that cut across adjacent fields like biology and materials science. Job seekers should be well-grounded in current technologies while aware of recent developments and trends.
Gerald Bergtrom Ph.D.
Professor of Biological Sciences (Emeritus) & Teaching & Learning ConsultantUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Biological Sciences Department
What Blood Bank Technician skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Gerald Bergtrom Ph.D.: The answers here depend on why the gap year is needed. If the need is to have an income, this would need to be balanced against other desirable needs and wishes.
- Thinking about a whole gap year, the student should make a long-term commitment to skills improvement and fill in gaps in a resume or job application.
-If the new graduate can afford it, spend some time traveling, to be exposed to different cultures and languages. If the student lives in an area with a growing LatinX population, learning some Spanish would be useful.
-If it looks like the gap year will not include activities related to the job they hope to get at the end of the year, then take at least one STEM course in their area of interest so as not to lose their edge. This could be an online course (for example, a MOOC). Do it for credit if necessary, to prove (to themselves and others) that they still love and want to succeed in science.