Becoming a lab technician requires specialized skills and education. Before you can move forward with postsecondary education, you need to earn a high school diploma or GED® certificate.

Clinical Laboratory Technicians made a median salary of $60,780 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $78,120 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $45,080.

Studying in the ancillary healthcare services field ( radiology technician, laboratory technician, cardiovascular technician, surgical technician, EMT, and/or sonography) ...