29-2011.00

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

6.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will significantly reshape this role

Safer than 71% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 68% probability of automation for this role
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71%
of jobs safer
41
jobs riskier than this
+5.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI laboratory automation handles routine test processing, result flagging, and QC monitoring. However, complex specimen evaluation, quality oversight, and troubleshooting instrument failures still require trained laboratory technicians. A hybrid risk — AI manages high-volume routine work while humans oversee system performance and handle exceptions.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$57,800
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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60% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →