Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
SOC 29-2099 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other is $47,470, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $54,220, and an estimated 171,110 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +3.8% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of -7.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 5.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,470 | $47,470 | 171,110 |
| 2022 | $44,990 | $46,842 | 162,800 |
| 2021 | $45,720 | $51,412 | 140,770 |
Nominal change
+3.8%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
-7.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+5.2%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
178,800
Projected 2034
188,100
Annual Openings
13,600
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $47,470. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $63,740 | +34.3% | — |
| Wyoming | $63,060 | +32.8% | 80 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $62,080 | +30.8% | 40 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $61,510 | +29.6% | 50 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $61,190 | +28.9% | 50 |
| Oregon | $60,730 | +27.9% | 1,550 |
| New Mexico | $56,550 | +19.1% | 420 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $56,550 | +19.1% | 40 |
| Connecticut | $56,010 | +18% | 840 |
| South Dakota | $55,600 | +17.1% | 220 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$35,890
25th Pct
$38,710
Median
$47,470
75th Pct
$60,980
90th Pct
$79,860
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | TN | 2 | $81,204 |
| Pacific Neurophysiological Systems | CA | 2 | $85,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | VT | 1 | $141,232 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | VT | 1 | $141,232 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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