Clinical Lab Technologists vs Radiologic Technologists
Median pay is about $17k higher for Radiologic Technologists. Pay for Clinical Lab Technologists is not a BLS figure for that job alone; the table marks it. The usual entry education is bachelor's for Clinical Lab Technologists and associate's for Radiologic Technologists.
marks the higher pay or growth. Education, difficulty and the AI rows depend on what you want, so they are not marked.
| Measure | Clinical Lab Technologists | Radiologic Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $62,930 BLS, related | $80,110 |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $47,650 BLS, related | $64,810 |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $81,450 BLS, related | $98,750 |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | +2.7% Growing BLS, related | +5.0% Growing fast |
| Openings a year | 20,800 BLS, related | 13,000 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | Bachelor's | Associate's |
| Difficulty modeled | 2.6 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | High | Low |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 75th pct | 25th pct |
Where the skills differ
Only Clinical Lab Technologists
- Science
Only Radiologic Technologists
- Writing
Both lean on reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, monitoring.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035), except the figures marked in the table. Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.