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The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for Histotechnologist around the country.
What We Do
Histotechnologists work with tissue specimens that pathologists require in order to diagnose their patients. These are professionals who investigate the microscopic structure of tissues.
Work Environment
Most of the time, a histotechnologist is employed in a private, state, or local hospital. They may also work in diagnostic and medical laboratories, or in offices of physicians. In some cases, they may work in private, local, or state professional schools, including colleges and universities. They often belong to a medical laboratory team that works with various specimens from humans, animals and plants to help in diagnosing abnormalities and illnesses.
How to Become a Histotechnologist
In most cases, histotechnologists only require a high school diploma or GED. However, with the commitment to improving the overall standard of health care, it is becoming more common for employers to ask for an associate’s degree or even a bachelor’s degree. It is important to be able to show at least a basic understanding of medical laboratory technology and life sciences. Courses should be accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Training & Certification Requirements
There is no legal requirement for a histotechnologist to become certified or licensed. However, the CLIA-88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988), which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is one certification that people can opt for. This is generally available to those who have worked in the field for at least one year, and it demonstrates a commitment to professional standards.
Histotechnologist Related Job Titles
According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Histotechnologist.
| Career/Job Title | Average Salary |
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| Dermpath Histotechnologist | $36,000 |
| Histotechnologist | $56,000 |
| Histology Technician Surgical Pathology | $47,000 |
| Histotechnician Electron Micro | $67,000 |
| Cytotechnologist Histotechnologist Manager | $66,000 |
| Ameripath Histotechnician | $33,000 |
| Senior Histotechnologist | $50,000 |
| Anatomical Pathology Manager | $69,000 |
| Histology Technician | $42,000 |
Histotechnologist Earning Potential
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians can expect to earn $50,550 per year, without any certification or degree program. This was reported in May 2015.
Histotechnologist Job Outlook
The BLS has reported that Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians can expect to see a growth of 16% in demand for 2014 to 2024. This is much faster than the national average for most other professions. This is mainly due to advances in medical science, and also because the quality of health care as a whole is improving, and because more health care will be delivered in the home. This means that there will be a greater demand for technical staff who are able to perform tests to help in the diagnostics for those in other locations.
According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Histotechnologist was $50,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 13% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.
Histotechnologist Salary by State
The following lists Histotechnologist salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $63,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $31,000.
| Alaska – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Alabama – $51,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 12th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Auburn University, Quest Diagnostics, DermLab, LLC, and Allied Search Partners. | |||||||||||
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| Arkansas – $51,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 13th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Arizona – $41,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 44th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Maricopa Integrated Health System, HonorHealth, LabCorp, and EndoChoice. | |||||||||||
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| California – $54,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 8th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Genomic Health, Sutter Health, Cottage Health, and Regional Medical Center of San Jose. | |||||||||||
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| Colorado – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 32nd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Boulder Community Health, Denver Health, and Sky Ridge Medical Center. | |||||||||||
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| Connecticut – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 4th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like St. Vincent’s Health Services, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Windham Hospital, and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. | |||||||||||
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| DC – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 1st | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Quest Diagnostics – Nichols Institute Chantilly, Washington Hospital Center, and Holy Cross Health. | |||||||||||
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| Delaware – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 38th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Foundation Medicine, Inc.. | |||||||||||
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| Florida – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 27th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of South Florida Health, All Medical Personnel | Healthcare Staffing, ADCS Clinics, LLC, and Jackson Health System. | |||||||||||
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| Georgia – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 5th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Quest Diagnostics, Memorial University Medical Center, Emory Healthcare, and Favorite Healthcare Staffing. | |||||||||||
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| Hawaii – $31,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 51st | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Castle Medical Center. | |||||||||||
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| Iowa – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 19th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Idaho – $33,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 50th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Illinois – $57,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 6th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like The University of Chicago Medicine, Kishwaukee Hospital, Quantum Advantage Recruiting, and Tempus. | |||||||||||
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| Indiana – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 23rd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like PCL Alverno, The South Bend Medical Foundation, Quantum Advantage Recruiting, and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. | |||||||||||
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| Kansas – $46,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 30th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kansas State University, Quest Diagnostics, and The University of Kansas Hospital. | |||||||||||
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| Kentucky – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 39th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Catholic Health Initiatives and KentuckyOne Health. | |||||||||||
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| Louisiana – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 33rd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Ochsner Health System and Staff Icons. | |||||||||||
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| Massachusetts – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 2nd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Berkshire Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Quest Diagnostics, and Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH). | |||||||||||
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| Maryland – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 10th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Saint Agnes Hospital, Leidos, and Quadrant, Inc.. | |||||||||||
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| Maine – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 34th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like NorDx. | |||||||||||
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| Michigan – $51,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 14th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like McLaren Homecare Group, McLaren Macomb, Mercy Health of Michigan, and Dermatology Specialists of Brighton. | |||||||||||
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| Minnesota – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 40th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Mayo Clinic, Favorite Healthcare Staffing, and Minnesota Urology, PA. | |||||||||||
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| Missouri – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 16th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, Saint Louis University, and Royce Ashland Group, Inc.. | |||||||||||
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| Mississippi – $53,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 9th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like The University of Mississippi Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, and University of Mississippi Medical Center. | |||||||||||
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| Montana – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 42nd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Billings Clinic and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. | |||||||||||
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| North Carolina – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 24th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Quest Diagnostics, Mission Health, Pinehurst Surgical, and Carolinas HealthCare System. | |||||||||||
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| North Dakota – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 35th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Sanford Health. | |||||||||||
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| Nebraska – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 49th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| New Hampshire – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 17th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Northeast Dermatology Associates and Elliot Hospital. | |||||||||||
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| New Jersey – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 7th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like AtlantiCare, Meridian Health, Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc., and LabCorp. | |||||||||||
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| New Mexico – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 41st | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthCare Partners and TriCore Reference Laboratories. | |||||||||||
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| Nevada – $38,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 46th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Quest Diagnostics, Renown Regional Medical Center, Staff Icons, and Digestive Disease Specialists. | |||||||||||
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| New York – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 3rd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Allied Search Partners, Aureus Medical Group, and NYU Langone Medical Center. | |||||||||||
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| Ohio – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 25th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kettering Health Network, Mercy Health, Sisters of Charity Health System, and Aureus Medical Group. | |||||||||||
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| Oklahoma – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 28th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like OU Medical Center. | |||||||||||
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| Oregon – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 20th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kaiser Permanente, Strategy Staffing, CTA Lab, and MedPro Healthcare Staffing. | |||||||||||
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| Pennsylvania – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 21st | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ROXBOROUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GLOBAL DYNAMICS, LLC, Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, and Reading Health System. | |||||||||||
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| Rhode Island – $46,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 31st | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Lifespan. | |||||||||||
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| South Carolina – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 18th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Medical University of South Carolina and Spartanburg Medical Center. | |||||||||||
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| South Dakota – $38,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 47th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Tennessee – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 29th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, LabCorp, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Pathology Associates of St. Thomas. | |||||||||||
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| Texas – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 22nd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Allied Search Partners, Quest Diagnostics, Catholic Health Initiatives, and Staff Icons. | |||||||||||
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| Utah – $39,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 45th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ARUP Laboratories and Mountain View Hospital. | |||||||||||
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| Virginia – $51,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 15th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Sentara Healthcare, VCU Health System, University of Virginia Health System, and Staff Icons. | |||||||||||
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| Vermont – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 36th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Washington – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 11th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, North Sound Dermatology-Snohomish County, Kaiser Permanente, and Incyte Diagnostics. | |||||||||||
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| Wisconsin – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 37th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Allied Search Partners and Mercy Health System WI. | |||||||||||
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| West Virginia – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 26th | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like West Virginia University Healthcare. | |||||||||||
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| Wyoming – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 43rd | ||||||||||
| Average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Histotechnologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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