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Job outlook for process laboratory specialists in the United States
Are process laboratory specialist jobs in demand?
Process laboratory specialist job and salary trends over time
Process laboratory specialist jobs over time
Process laboratory specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 736 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 754 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 753 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 742 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 745 | 0.00% |
Average process laboratory specialist salary over time
Process laboratory specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,257 | $16.95 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $34,299 | $16.49 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $34,546 | $16.61 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $33,688 | $16.20 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $33,039 | $15.88 | --0.1% |
Process laboratory specialist jobs by state
Most common states for process laboratory specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 621 | 46% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 265 | 38% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,567 | 37% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 224 | 36% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,075 | 34% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 296 | 31% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 231 | 31% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 401 | 30% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 262 | 30% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,642 | 29% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,571 | 28% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 295 | 28% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 204 | 28% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,779 | 27% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,635 | 27% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 750 | 26% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,731 | 25% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,477 | 25% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 423 | 25% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 267 | 25% |
Most common cities for process laboratory specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Island | 1 | 3% | $32,363 |
| 2 | Pasadena | 3 | 2% | $43,488 |
| 3 | Palm Coast | 2 | 2% | $28,737 |
| 4 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $31,119 |
| 5 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $31,896 |
| 6 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $43,544 |
| 7 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $29,876 |
| 8 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $43,175 |
| 9 | Toledo | 1 | 0% | $37,379 |
| 10 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $38,235 |
Process Laboratory Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of process laboratory specialist experts
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Wenatchee Valley College
Agnes Scott College
Siena College
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville
Department of Biological Sciences
What soft skills should all Process Laboratory Specialists possess?
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera: Planification.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Process Laboratory Specialists?
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera: Pipetting, quantitative analysis, computer writing.
What skills stand out on Process Laboratory Specialist resumes?
Patrick Tracy: -Good critical-thinking skills
-Good problem-solving skills
-Able to prioritize tasks
-Pay attention to detail
-Take a process from beginning to end
-Maintain focus for periods
Jennifer Larimore Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAgnes Scott College
Biology and Neuroscience Department
What soft skills should all Process Laboratory Specialists possess?
Jennifer Larimore Ph.D.: Teamwork, leadership, working with a diverse team.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Process Laboratory Specialists?
Lucas Tucker Ph.D.: The coronavirus pandemic will almost certainly have some impact on student learning. Much of this gap will be closed in the first few years of employment if students work in fields directly using skills learned in the classes affected directly by the pandemic. This will affect skills, especially lab skills, from schools who stayed virtual. This is why we pushed for in-person lab experiences. Schools will work to close these gaps with students who are in the earlier parts of their education.