Hiring a medical technologist: the market today
The short answer ·
287 open postings ask for a medical technologist as of Nov 11, 2026, from 49 employers. The median advertised pay is $98,230, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 173 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 69 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a medical technologist?
Competitive. 49 employers are hiring the role right now, led by UF Health with 47 open postings.
What should I pay a medical technologist?
Advertised pay centers on $98,230. Federal staff in series 0644 average $117,404 in actual pay.
Where is a medical technologist being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Florida (99), South Carolina (22) and Mississippi (20). Together they hold 49% of its 287 open postings.
Who can help me hire a medical technologist?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.