There are currently an estimated 171,400 medical laboratory technologists in the United States. The medical laboratory technologist job market is expected to grow by 11.6% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are medical laboratory technologists?

CareerExplorer rates medical laboratory technologists with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 22,800 medical laboratory technologists. That number is based on 19,800 additional medical laboratory technologists, and the retirement of 3,000 existing medical laboratory technologists.