Healthcare Orem, UT Pop. 97,499

Medical Laboratory Technician Salary in Orem, Utah

The median medical laboratory technician salary in Orem, UT is $54,910 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.1% below the Utah state average.

City Median
$54,910
vs State Avg
$-1,156
vs National
$-2,890
Cost of Living
95%

Medical Laboratory Technician Salary in Orem by Experience

In Orem, an entry-level medical laboratory technician earns around $38,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $77,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$38,000
$-2,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$55,100
$-2,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$77,900
$-4,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Orem, UT

Percentile Orem
10th Percentile $36,100
25th Percentile $43,700
Median (50th) $54,910
75th Percentile $68,400
90th Percentile $80,750

Medical Laboratory Technician Salary in Other Utah Cities

Salt Lake City, UT
$58,956
Pop. 200,133
Provo, UT
$55,488
Pop. 115,162
West Jordan, UT
$55,488
Pop. 116,961
West Valley City, UT
$54,332
Pop. 140,230

How to Become a Medical Laboratory Technician in Orem

Education

Most medical laboratory technician positions require a associate's degree. Orem and the surrounding Utah area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Lab TechniquesHematologyMicrobiologyQuality ControlEquipment OperationData Entry

Job Outlook

Nationally, medical laboratory technician employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Orem may vary based on local industry and population growth.