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Job outlook for specimen technicians in the United States
Are specimen technician jobs in demand?
Specimen technician job and salary trends over time
Specimen technician jobs over time
Specimen technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,219 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,247 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,246 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,228 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,232 | 0.00% |
Average specimen technician salary over time
Specimen technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,267 | $18.88 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $38,199 | $18.37 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $38,475 | $18.50 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $37,519 | $18.04 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $36,796 | $17.69 | --0.1% |
Specimen technician jobs by state
Most common states for specimen technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 370 | 28% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 207 | 28% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 168 | 27% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 814 | 26% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 224 | 26% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,508 | 22% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 299 | 22% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 155 | 21% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,337 | 19% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,266 | 19% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 198 | 19% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 180 | 19% |
| 13 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 3,761 | 18% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 991 | 18% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 323 | 18% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 314 | 18% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 611 | 17% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 498 | 17% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 183 | 17% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 116 | 17% |
Most common cities for specimen technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towson | 3 | 5% | $33,781 |
| 2 | Wallingford | 2 | 4% | $36,322 |
| 3 | Marlborough | 1 | 3% | $38,607 |
| 4 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $32,195 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $26,685 |
| 6 | Saint Paul | 3 | 1% | $37,834 |
| 7 | Johns Creek | 1 | 1% | $26,758 |
| 8 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $35,169 |
| 9 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $32,884 |
| 10 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $33,969 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $39,878 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $48,818 |
| 13 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $38,736 |
Specimen Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of specimen technician experts
Palm Beach State College
Southeastern Louisiana University
The University of New Hampshire's Central Science
What type of skills will young Specimen Technicians need?
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska Ph.D.: Graduates [of all ages] will continue to need hands-on skills, the ability to work both in the group and individual settings, and, most importantly, be curious and teachable. Soft skills have taken on greater importance over the years, so we provide ongoing events for outreach, scientific communication, interview preparation, etc., to help provide students with ways to improve and grow their soft skills.
We are seeing scientific communications transitioning from in-person to remote settings, and our students are excelling at rising to the challenges. South Florida has a diverse life science career field, and our students continue to be well prepared to enter the job market and succeed in their career paths.
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.
Department HeadSoutheastern Louisiana University
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Specimen Technicians in the next 3-5 years?
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.: IoT and automation.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Specimen Technicians?
Glen P. Miller: Yes, there will be many enduring impacts. Office spaces and buildings will be devalued somewhat, while remote work and virtual meetings have become and will remain important. In chemistry and tangential fields, there will always be a need for in-person work in specialized laboratories, but the manner in which we communicate results internally and externally has changed. There will be less emphasis on in-person communication and a greater emphasis on remote and electronic communication, including email and video reports/presentations. Business travel will drop while skills that enable effective electronic communication will play an even larger role than they already do. Writing skills, including but not limited to technical writing, will become an increasingly valued characteristic of top employees. An ability to speak in a clear, articulate manner will also be prized. None of this, however, supersedes the need for graduates with a robust background in chemistry and a strong work ethic to match.