Hiring a medical technologist: the market today

The short answer · Sep 25, 2026

206 open postings ask for a medical technologist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 35 employers. The median advertised minimum is $85,000. 106 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

206open postings

35employers hiring

$85,000median advertised minimum

106new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Veterans Health Administration32

Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc)28

Ohio State University17

University Of Mississippi Medical Center (Ummc)16

Broward Health (North Broward Hospital District)14

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$65,422

Median$85,000

Upper quartile$107,814

Federal average, series 0644$117,340

Advertised minimum, 80 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a medical technologist?

Competitive. 35 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 32 open postings.

What should I pay a medical technologist?

Advertised minimums center on $85,000. Federal staff in series 0644 average $117,340 in actual pay.