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Best states for a medical technologist, generalist
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for medical technologists, generalist in the United States. Medical technologist, generalist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for medical technologists, generalist.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for medical technologist, generalist jobs.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for medical technologists, generalist.We found that the South is best for medical technologists, generalist, and the West is the worst. Palo Alto, CA is the best city in the country for medical technologist, generalist jobs, where as Nevada is the best state in the country.
10 best states for medical technologists, generalist in 2025
1. Nevada
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 588 Average annual salary: $67,240 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.192. Idaho
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 473 Average annual salary: $63,494 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.223. Alaska
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 172 Average annual salary: $80,230 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.874. California
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 7,645 Average annual salary: $67,979 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.115. Arizona
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 1,502 Average annual salary: $60,661 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.096. West Virginia
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 445 Average annual salary: $56,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.247. Oregon
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 750 Average annual salary: $68,682 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.778. Washington
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 1,466 Average annual salary: $67,362 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 0.859. New Hampshire
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 434 Average annual salary: $59,308 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 1.0510. Pennsylvania
Total medical technologist, generalist jobs: 2,510 Average annual salary: $60,283 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
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Detailed list of the best states for a medical technologist, generalist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $67,240 | $47,000 | 2,998,039 | 588 |
| 2 | Idaho | $63,494 | $47,000 | 1,716,943 | 473 |
| 3 | Alaska | $80,230 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 172 |
| 4 | California | $67,979 | $47,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,645 |
| 5 | Arizona | $60,661 | $44,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,502 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $56,473 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 445 |
| 7 | Oregon | $68,682 | $50,000 | 4,142,776 | 750 |
| 8 | Washington | $67,362 | $51,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,466 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $59,308 | $44,000 | 1,342,795 | 434 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $60,283 | $44,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,510 |
| 11 | Maine | $57,724 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 357 |
| 12 | Utah | $62,098 | $45,000 | 3,101,833 | 526 |
| 13 | New York | $61,068 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,276 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $54,669 | $41,000 | 579,315 | 164 |
| 15 | Vermont | $57,766 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 195 |
| 16 | Colorado | $62,794 | $47,000 | 5,607,154 | 991 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $60,776 | $45,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,999 |
| 18 | Michigan | $55,689 | $41,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,798 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $58,027 | $43,000 | 1,059,639 | 259 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $53,903 | $41,000 | 1,920,076 | 629 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $60,616 | $44,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,750 |
| 22 | Kansas | $53,155 | $40,000 | 2,913,123 | 921 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $69,524 | $56,000 | 1,427,538 | 121 |
| 24 | Delaware | $57,192 | $42,000 | 961,939 | 299 |
| 25 | Maryland | $55,803 | $41,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,828 |
| 26 | Alabama | $53,143 | $40,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,059 |
| 27 | Florida | $54,870 | $41,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,081 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $55,078 | $41,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,961 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $57,943 | $43,000 | 3,588,184 | 656 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $61,520 | $45,000 | 693,972 | 285 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $50,878 | $38,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,111 |
| 32 | Ohio | $53,397 | $39,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,137 |
| 33 | Texas | $55,084 | $41,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,918 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $54,059 | $41,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,074 |
| 35 | Montana | $54,250 | $42,000 | 1,050,493 | 246 |
| 36 | Iowa | $52,951 | $40,000 | 3,145,711 | 796 |
| 37 | Indiana | $52,211 | $39,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,471 |
| 38 | Georgia | $51,590 | $39,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,833 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $50,494 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 697 |
| 40 | Virginia | $55,354 | $40,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,189 |
| 41 | Illinois | $51,904 | $39,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,319 |
| 42 | Missouri | $50,484 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,604 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $46,367 | $36,000 | 869,666 | 379 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $51,243 | $38,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,010 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $50,046 | $38,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,273 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $49,147 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 503 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $46,146 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,815 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $47,239 | $38,000 | 755,393 | 213 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $49,955 | $38,000 | 3,930,864 | 533 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $49,459 | $36,000 | 2,088,070 | 338 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $46,884 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 664 |
Highest paying states for medical technologists, generalist
| Rank | State | Avg. Medical Technologist, Generalist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $67,240 |
| 2 | Idaho | $63,494 |
| 3 | Alaska | $80,230 |
| 4 | California | $67,979 |
| 5 | Arizona | $60,661 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $56,473 |
| 7 | Oregon | $68,682 |
| 8 | Washington | $67,362 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $59,308 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $60,283 |
| 11 | Maine | $57,724 |
| 12 | Utah | $62,098 |
| 13 | New York | $61,068 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $54,669 |
| 15 | Vermont | $57,766 |
| 16 | Colorado | $62,794 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $60,776 |
| 18 | Michigan | $55,689 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $58,027 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $53,903 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $60,616 |
| 22 | Kansas | $53,155 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $69,524 |
| 24 | Delaware | $57,192 |
| 25 | Maryland | $55,803 |
| 26 | Alabama | $53,143 |
| 27 | Florida | $54,870 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $55,078 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $57,943 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $61,520 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $50,878 |
| 32 | Ohio | $53,397 |
| 33 | Texas | $55,084 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $54,059 |
| 35 | Montana | $54,250 |
| 36 | Iowa | $52,951 |
| 37 | Indiana | $52,211 |
| 38 | Georgia | $51,590 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $50,494 |
| 40 | Virginia | $55,354 |
| 41 | Illinois | $51,904 |
| 42 | Missouri | $50,484 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $46,367 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $51,243 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $50,046 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $49,147 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $46,146 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $47,239 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $49,955 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $49,459 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $46,884 |
Expert opinions on the best states for medical technologists, generalist
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for medical technologist, generalists to find work opportunities?
Keith Belcher Ph.D.
Professor, Medical Laboratory Science Director, Medical Laboratory Science Program, Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus
Students graduating from the program must also pass a national board certification to be able to work in the profession. The examination is sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Our program is running a three year average of a 90% pass rate on the exam (for first-time examinees) compared to a national average of around 78-82%. At this time, our students have a placement rate of 98%, so there are plenty of job opportunities available. Certified MLS graduates may choose to work in a variety of areas. Most will work in a hospital clinical setting or a specialty reference laboratory. Some may choose to enter into pharmaceutical research or forensic science. The COVID pandemic has brought to light the need for more Medical Laboratory Scientists. The job outlook and prospects for MLS graduates are excellent in any state within the U.S. MLS programs cannot turn out enough MLS graduates to meet current demands.
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Updated January 8, 2025