Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
Employment Outlook
Expected Growth
Excellent job opportunities are available in biomedical research, as well as, employment with pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
Earnings
According to the American Society for Clinical Pathology, median annual wages of staff clinical laboratory technologists in 2002 varied by specialty. Some examples are as follows:
|
Lowest |
Average |
Highest |
| Biomedical Sciences |
$39,126 |
|
$61,000 |
| Cytotechnologist |
41,454 |
49,920 |
54,600 |
| Medical Technologist |
36,400 |
50,820 |
58,000 |
| Public Health Microbiologist |
39,192 |
43,728 |
56,400 |
| Radiologic Technologist |
32,370 |
46,510 |
55,430 |
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm) and Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm). Also Collegegrad.com. Also California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (www.caphld.org) and (www.spb.ca.gov/employment/employment_app2.htm).
