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Job outlook for hospital technicians in the United States
Are hospital technician jobs in demand?
Hospital technician job and salary trends over time
Hospital technician jobs over time
Hospital technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 588 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 617 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,390 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 679 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 665 | 0.00% |
Average hospital technician salary over time
Hospital technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,666 | $16.67 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $33,723 | $16.21 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $33,966 | $16.33 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $32,982 | $15.86 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $32,022 | $15.40 | +2.5% |
Hospital technician jobs by state
Most common states for hospital technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 159 | 21% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,183 | 18% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 532 | 17% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 160 | 17% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 116 | 17% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 220 | 16% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 99 | 16% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,940 | 15% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,024 | 15% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 852 | 15% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 720 | 15% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 197 | 15% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 797 | 14% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,690 | 13% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,468 | 13% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,123 | 13% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 900 | 13% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 772 | 13% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 770 | 13% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 466 | 13% |
Most common cities for hospital technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey Park | 3 | 5% | $41,360 |
| 2 | Durham | 10 | 4% | $36,456 |
| 3 | Anderson | 1 | 2% | $34,736 |
| 4 | Chapel Hill | 1 | 2% | $36,386 |
| 5 | La Mesa | 1 | 2% | $40,825 |
| 6 | Metairie | 2 | 1% | $28,501 |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $32,113 |
| 8 | Cary | 1 | 1% | $36,418 |
| 9 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $29,391 |
| 10 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $34,715 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $28,983 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $34,564 |
Hospital Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of hospital technician experts
University of North Texas
Idaho State University
What general advice would you give to a Hospital Technician?
Elyse Zavar PhD: Prior to entering the field, gaining hands-on experience through internships and volunteer opportunities can help new professionals not only stand out in the job market, but many employers will recognize and count these as years of experience thus increasing salaries. When offered a position, research comparable salaries and do not be afraid to negotiate salary, among other benefits, when discussing a job offer.
What Hospital Technician skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Elyse Zavar PhD: Skills working with people will always be critical for professionals in homeland security. Along with that, the ability to learn and adapt are vital in a dynamic field with evolving technology, emergent hazards, and changing policies. In the next 3-5 years, we will only see increased demand for these skills, especially as climate change continues to alter hazards and risks.
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate ProfessorIdaho State University
College of Pharmacy
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Hospital Technicians?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Our curriculum at Idaho State has always involved synchronous distance education across 3 campus locations in two states, but the learning environment has still been a shift, even for our experienced distance learners. From students with families managing child care and virtual education, to finding a quiet place to attend class and study for those with roommates, the pandemic has been stressful for many of our students. That being said, they have been resilient and have risen to the challenge and since the pandemic began our students' academic performance has not suffered.
Our students have also been given the opportunity to serve our communities during the pandemic; helping with COVID screening, testing, and vaccination efforts through their service learning activities. Many have gone well above and beyond what is required for service learning and have volunteered many, many hours of service to our communities.
What type of skills will young Hospital Technicians need?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Leadership, flexibility and adaptability, innovation and creativity. Pharmacy is an ever-evolving profession and these are the skills that will help graduates to succeed in an ever changing environment.