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Medical Technologist demographics and statistics in the US

Medical technologist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates medical technologist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our medical technologist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about medical technologists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 60,857 medical technologists currently employed in the United States.
  • 68.5% of all medical technologists are women, while 31.5% are men.
  • The average medical technologist age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of medical technologists is White (53.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.8%), Asian (11.9%) and Black or African American (11.1%).
  • Medical technologists are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
  • The health care industry is the highest-paying for medical technologists.
  • Seattle, WA pays an annual average wage of $70,241, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women medical technologists earned 98% of what men earned.
  • 8% of all medical technologists are LGBT.
  • Idaho is the best state for medical technologists to live.
  • Medical technologists are 79% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Medical Technologist demographics by:

Medical Technologist gender statistics

68.5% of medical technologists are women and 31.5% of medical technologists are men.
  • Female, 68.5%
  • Male, 31.5%

Medical Technologist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female68.5%
Male31.5%

Medical Technologist gender pay gap

Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$53,890
female-income
Female Income
$52,548

Medical Technologist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical technologist positions over time. Currently, 68.5% of medical technologists are female.
Male
Female
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Medical Technologist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201030.44%69.56%
201128.52%71.48%
201229.69%70.31%
201328.38%71.62%
201429.14%70.86%
201529.41%70.59%
201631.03%68.97%
201730.07%69.93%
201831.73%68.27%
201933.44%66.56%
202034.28%65.72%
202131.48%68.52%

Medical Technologist related jobs gender ratio

We compared medical technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Radiographer, Mammographer2%98%
Mammographer3%97%
Lead Mammographer3%97%
Medical Technologist31%69%
Driver/Technician93%7%
Armorer Technician95%5%
Guitar Technician96%4%

Medical Technologist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among medical technologists is White, which makes up 53.2% of all medical technologists. Comparatively, 17.8% of medical technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of medical technologists are Asian.
  • White, 53.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
  • Asian, 11.9%
  • Black or African American, 11.1%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Medical Technologist Race

Medical Technologist RacePercentages
White53.2%
Hispanic or Latino17.8%
Asian11.9%
Black or African American11.1%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Medical Technologist race and ethnicity over time

See how medical technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Medical Technologist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201060.62%11.25%11.36%14.08%
201160.71%11.26%11.40%13.31%
201259.76%12.02%11.25%14.24%
201360.18%11.47%11.29%14.46%
201460.20%11.85%11.11%14.09%
201558.21%13.27%11.28%14.20%
201659.19%12.20%11.12%14.58%
201758.48%11.88%11.34%15.57%
201858.38%12.18%10.46%15.64%
201956.17%12.31%12.66%15.99%
202054.71%12.37%11.94%15.86%
202153.23%11.14%11.88%17.80%

Medical Technologist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian medical technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical technologists have the lowest average salary at $51,890.
$57,000
$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$53,363
White$54,155
Black or African American$51,890
Asian$56,303
Hispanic or Latino$53,832

Average medical technologist age

See how the average age of medical technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Medical Technologist age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Black or African American4642
Unknown3539
Asian43.545
Hispanic or Latino3838
White4148
American Indian and Alaska Native44.5

Medical Technologist age breakdown

The average age of medical technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the medical technologist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Medical Technologist age breakdown

Medical Technologist YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years23%
20-30 years18%

Medical Technologist educational attainment

The most common degree for medical technologists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of medical technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 63%
  • Associate, 17%
  • Master's, 6%
  • High School Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Medical Technologists by degree level

Medical Technologist DegreePercentages
Bachelor's63%
Associate17%
Master's6%
High School Diploma5%
Other Degrees9%

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Medical Technologist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, medical technologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,681 annually. With a Doctorate degree, medical technologists earn a median annual income of $59,065 compared to $58,081 for medical technologists with an Bachelor's degree.
$63,000
$60,000
$57,000
$54,000
$51,000
$48,000
$45,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$59,681
High School Diploma or Less$47,294
Bachelor's Degree$58,081
Doctorate Degree$59,065
Some College/ Associate Degree$52,683

Medical Technologist employment statistics

Most medical technologists work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where medical technologists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where medical technologists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Medical Technologist jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees35%
> 10,000 employees18%

Medical Technologist jobs by company type

Employees with the medical technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical technologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Medical Technologist jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education7%
Public7%
Private79%
Government8%

Medical Technologist jobs by industry

The most common industries for medical technologists are health care, government and education.

Health Care

Education

Government

Professional

Fortune 500

Medical Technologist industry statistics

Medical Technologist turnover and employment statistics

Medical Technologist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for medical technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Medical Technologist unemployment rate by year

YearMedical Technologist Unemployment Rate
20103.81%
20113.25%
20123.60%
20133.61%
20142.96%
20152.58%
20162.17%
20171.79%
20181.99%
20191.76%
20201.93%
20211.96%

Average medical technologist tenure

The average medical technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26,300 medical technologists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Medical Technologist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years13%

Medical Technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of medical technologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Pharmacist Technician5.02%73,800
Implant Coordinator6.89%17,619
Medical Technologist8.24%-
Medical Records Receptionist9.29%91,445
Optician Manager12.53%4,803
Scrub Technician12.80%71,220
Medical Radiation Dosimetrist21.93%48,089

Similar medical technologist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Pharmacist Technician5.02%73,800
Implant Coordinator6.89%17,619
Medical Records Receptionist9.29%91,445
Optician Manager12.53%4,803
Scrub Technician12.80%71,220
Medical Radiation Dosimetrist21.93%48,089

Foreign languages spoken by medical technologists

The most common foreign language among medical technologists is Spanish at 57.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
  • Spanish, 57.4%
  • French, 7.6%
  • Arabic, 6.1%
  • Hindi, 3.4%
  • Chinese, 2.9%
  • Other, 22.6%

Medical Technologist languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish57.4%
French7.6%
Arabic6.1%
Hindi3.4%
Chinese2.9%
Other22.6%

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Medical Technologist location demographics

Where do medical technologists earn the most?

Medical technologists earn the most in Alaska, where the average medical technologist salary is $79,790. The map here shows where medical technologists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Medical Technologists?

By looking through more than 26,300 resumes, we found that the most popular places for medical technologists are Houston, TX and New York, NY.
Number of Medical Technologists

Medical Technologist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California7,380$68,095
2Florida4,039$53,783
3Illinois3,222$49,663
4Texas2,982$48,936
5Georgia2,733$47,590
6New York2,604$59,416
7Massachusetts1,979$64,915
8Virginia1,854$53,702
9Pennsylvania1,849$54,303
10Minnesota1,778$53,638
11North Carolina1,730$48,588
12Michigan1,723$53,453
13Missouri1,528$47,044
14Ohio1,507$48,856
15New Jersey1,482$59,460
16Indiana1,418$50,899
17Arizona1,370$56,748
18Washington1,342$69,535
19Kentucky1,084$47,201
20South Carolina1,060$41,656
21Alabama1,041$45,924
22Maryland1,010$54,433
23Colorado986$54,407
24Tennessee936$48,494
25Wisconsin930$50,343
26Utah856$55,295
27Iowa745$49,772
28Louisiana679$46,949
29Arkansas672$47,092
30Connecticut649$62,444
31Oregon589$67,279
32Kansas546$47,290
33New Mexico521$50,011
34Idaho504$58,873
35West Virginia480$49,040
36Mississippi477$45,939
37Nevada442$65,696
38New Hampshire406$58,771
39Oklahoma403$45,965
40Maine362$56,260
41Nebraska302$50,727
42Delaware292$56,585
43District of Columbia288$56,928
44Montana246$57,851
45South Dakota230$47,749
46Rhode Island202$55,077
47North Dakota188$52,418
48Vermont181$58,115
49Alaska169$79,790
50Hawaii121$67,418
51Wyoming100$55,347

Where are medical technologists in high demand?

Medical technologists are in high demand in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 78 job openings for medical technologists here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country medical technologists are in the most demand.
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