Specimen Processor Career

*A job as a Specimen Processor falls under the broader career category of Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians : Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.


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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$62,870

Median Hourly Wage

$30.23*

Total Employed Nationally

334,380


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.