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Job outlook for clinical laboratory managers in the United States
Are clinical laboratory manager jobs in demand?
Yes, clinical laboratory manager jobs are in demand. Clinical laboratory manager demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.
Clinical laboratory manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of clinical laboratory manager jobs and the average clinical laboratory manager salary over time.
Clinical laboratory manager jobs over time
Clinical laboratory manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 634 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 585 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 573 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 541 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 504 | 0.00% |
Average clinical laboratory manager salary over time
Clinical laboratory manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,359 | $38.15 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $76,848 | $36.95 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $75,897 | $36.49 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $74,847 | $35.98 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $73,469 | $35.32 | +2.2% |
Clinical laboratory manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of clinical laboratory manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where clinical laboratory managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for clinical laboratory managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 288 | 42% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,772 | 26% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 214 | 25% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 188 | 25% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 319 | 24% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,182 | 21% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 132 | 21% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 216 | 20% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,444 | 19% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,281 | 18% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,652 | 18% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,112 | 18% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 729 | 18% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 577 | 18% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 238 | 18% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 513 | 17% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 498 | 17% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 183 | 17% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,626 | 16% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 582 | 16% |
Most common cities for clinical laboratory managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | 1 | 1% | $71,940 |
| 2 | Victorville | 1 | 1% | $96,740 |
| 3 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $80,032 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $97,836 |
| 5 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $54,410 |
Clinical Laboratory Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to clinical laboratory manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the clinical laboratory manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the clinical laboratory manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of clinical laboratory manager experts
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Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville
Department of Biological Sciences
What skills stand out on Clinical Laboratory Manager resumes?
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera: Good standing on biochemical concepts.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Clinical Laboratory Managers?
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera: Pipetting, quantitative analysis, computer writing.
Clinical laboratory manager jobs
Updated October 28, 2021