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Best states for a medical technologist-microbiology
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Medical technologist-microbiology opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for medical technologist-microbiologies, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for medical technologist-microbiologies.In order to help you decide which state is the best for medical technologist-microbiologies, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for medical technologist-microbiology jobs.
California is the best state for jobs for medical technologist-microbiologies, and Iowa is the worst. The most common pay in California is $71,336, while the median pay in Iowa is $45,193.California is the best state, and Fairbanks is the city with the highest pay for medical technologist-microbiologies.
10 best states for medical technologist-microbiologies in 2026
1. California
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 7,338 Average annual salary: $71,336 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
2. Alaska
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 171 Average annual salary: $74,820 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
3. Nevada
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 408 Average annual salary: $70,608 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
4. Idaho
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 371 Average annual salary: $59,831 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. Arizona
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 1,331 Average annual salary: $59,188 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. Utah
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 844 Average annual salary: $57,458 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
7. Vermont
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 269 Average annual salary: $57,653 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 1.68
8. New York
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 3,950 Average annual salary: $59,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
9. Wyoming
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 159 Average annual salary: $55,177 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
10. West Virginia
Total medical technologist-microbiology jobs: 474 Average annual salary: $54,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
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Detailed list of the best states for a medical technologist-microbiology
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $71,336 | $52,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,338 |
| 2 | Alaska | $74,820 | $66,000 | 739,795 | 171 |
| 3 | Nevada | $70,608 | $51,000 | 2,998,039 | 408 |
| 4 | Idaho | $59,831 | $45,000 | 1,716,943 | 371 |
| 5 | Arizona | $59,188 | $43,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,331 |
| 6 | Utah | $57,458 | $42,000 | 3,101,833 | 844 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,653 | $42,000 | 623,657 | 269 |
| 8 | New York | $59,726 | $42,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,950 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $55,177 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 159 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $54,376 | $39,000 | 1,815,857 | 474 |
| 11 | Maine | $57,743 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 291 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $63,982 | $46,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,568 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $58,498 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 383 |
| 14 | Oregon | $64,502 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 561 |
| 15 | Michigan | $60,035 | $44,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,227 |
| 16 | Colorado | $62,698 | $47,000 | 5,607,154 | 949 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $66,916 | $56,000 | 1,427,538 | 173 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $53,927 | $38,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,066 |
| 19 | Ohio | $52,313 | $38,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,586 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $58,935 | $42,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,350 |
| 21 | Maryland | $56,234 | $40,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,478 |
| 22 | Montana | $55,159 | $43,000 | 1,050,493 | 205 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $56,762 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 187 |
| 24 | Delaware | $55,163 | $39,000 | 961,939 | 275 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $51,407 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 651 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $52,121 | $40,000 | 869,666 | 235 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $53,023 | $37,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,128 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $56,650 | $40,000 | 3,588,184 | 639 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $54,154 | $40,000 | 5,795,483 | 917 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $58,972 | $42,000 | 693,972 | 279 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $51,182 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 827 |
| 32 | Kansas | $54,194 | $41,000 | 2,913,123 | 383 |
| 33 | Washington | $55,470 | $43,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,264 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $52,549 | $42,000 | 755,393 | 159 |
| 35 | Missouri | $51,259 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,288 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $48,362 | $35,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,501 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $53,208 | $39,000 | 2,088,070 | 279 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $49,375 | $37,000 | 1,920,076 | 505 |
| 39 | Indiana | $51,149 | $37,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,076 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $48,016 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,023 |
| 41 | Virginia | $52,306 | $37,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,833 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $50,785 | $39,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,308 |
| 43 | Illinois | $50,595 | $37,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,550 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $51,581 | $38,000 | 3,930,864 | 378 |
| 45 | Texas | $51,148 | $37,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,900 |
| 46 | Georgia | $48,637 | $35,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,145 |
| 47 | Alabama | $43,990 | $32,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,063 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $46,984 | $34,000 | 2,984,100 | 402 |
| 49 | Florida | $46,882 | $32,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,128 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $48,137 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 525 |
| 51 | Iowa | $45,193 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 573 |
Highest paying states for medical technologist-microbiologies
| Rank | State | Avg. Medical Technologist-Microbiology Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $71,336 |
| 2 | Alaska | $74,820 |
| 3 | Nevada | $70,608 |
| 4 | Idaho | $59,831 |
| 5 | Arizona | $59,188 |
| 6 | Utah | $57,458 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,653 |
| 8 | New York | $59,726 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $55,177 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $54,376 |
| 11 | Maine | $57,743 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $63,982 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $58,498 |
| 14 | Oregon | $64,502 |
| 15 | Michigan | $60,035 |
| 16 | Colorado | $62,698 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $66,916 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $53,927 |
| 19 | Ohio | $52,313 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $58,935 |
| 21 | Maryland | $56,234 |
| 22 | Montana | $55,159 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $56,762 |
| 24 | Delaware | $55,163 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $51,407 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $52,121 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $53,023 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $56,650 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $54,154 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $58,972 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $51,182 |
| 32 | Kansas | $54,194 |
| 33 | Washington | $55,470 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $52,549 |
| 35 | Missouri | $51,259 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $48,362 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $53,208 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $49,375 |
| 39 | Indiana | $51,149 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $48,016 |
| 41 | Virginia | $52,306 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $50,785 |
| 43 | Illinois | $50,595 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $51,581 |
| 45 | Texas | $51,148 |
| 46 | Georgia | $48,637 |
| 47 | Alabama | $43,990 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $46,984 |
| 49 | Florida | $46,882 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $48,137 |
| 51 | Iowa | $45,193 |
Expert opinions on the best states for medical technologist-microbiologies
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for medical technologist-microbiologys 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