Exploring Salary Averages for Medical Laboratory Professionals in the US

Many advocates for the medical laboratory industry say wages have stagnated in recent years and are in turn continuing to exacerbate staffing issues or causing some to leave the profession altogether. But what are the true average salary figures for these positions?
In this short video, Joe Kessler, Director of Recruiting and Staffing for Lighthouse Lab Services, details reported averages from a recent survey conducted by his team. We then break out totals from states with a higher cost of living and provide some insights into how lab owners should approach providing a living wage to their employees.
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-Reported National Averages by Position (0:30)
-Breakout of High-Cost-of-Living States (1:20)
-Comparing Reported Averages to Current Industry Standards (4:30)
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