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Military Medical Laboratory Technicians
Median Salary
81,180
Workforce Count
1,045
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Medical laboratory technicians perform and/or supervise the application of basic and advanced laboratory procedures such as: collecting, processing and analyzing biological specimens and other substances; performing clinical diagnostic laboratory tests; and monitoring and reporting results. They conduct laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and other medical disorders.
What is the work environment like?
Medical laboratory technicians work in medical centers, clinics, and hospitals on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
1,045
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$125,292
2 Years
$71,478
6 Years
$125,292
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Medical laboratory technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Study of human parasites and diseases
- Laboratory administration and record keeping
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Histologic Technician
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Hematology Technology/Technician
- Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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