Life As a Health Technologist or Technician
Health Tech Definition All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.
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Types of Health Tech Jobs
- EEG Technologist (Electroencephalographic Technologist)
- Certified Medical Technician (CMT)
- Closed Circuit Screen Watcher
- Extracorporeal Technician
- Optometric Assistant
What Kind of Health Tech Job Opportunities Are There?
In 2016, there was an estimated number of 127,800 jobs in the United States for Health Technologist or Technician. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 19.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 25,100 new jobs for Health Technologist or Technician by 2026. The BLS estimates 11,000 yearly job openings in this field.
The states with the most job growth for Health Tech are Utah, Arizona, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Illinois, Rhode Island, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Health Tech Salary
The salary for Health Technologists and Technicians ranges between about $28,130 and $72,720 a year.
Health Technologists and Technicians who work in New Mexico, Alaska, or Washington, make the highest salaries.
How much do Health Technologists and Technicians make in each U.S. state?
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $46,230 |
Alaska | $62,580 |
Arizona | $48,840 |
Arkansas | $42,300 |
California | $50,150 |
Colorado | $46,270 |
Connecticut | $55,450 |
Delaware | $48,900 |
District of Columbia | $54,210 |
Florida | $42,730 |
Georgia | $46,960 |
Hawaii | $54,660 |
Idaho | $48,750 |
Illinois | $47,590 |
Indiana | $49,300 |
Iowa | $42,590 |
Kansas | $49,180 |
Kentucky | $51,780 |
Louisiana | $38,370 |
Maine | $51,500 |
Maryland | $44,590 |
Massachusetts | $55,950 |
Michigan | $45,640 |
Minnesota | $55,940 |
Mississippi | $36,900 |
Missouri | $46,580 |
Montana | $42,630 |
Nebraska | $45,370 |
Nevada | $45,980 |
New Hampshire | $50,390 |
New Jersey | $53,570 |
New Mexico | $60,690 |
New York | $55,700 |
North Carolina | $39,230 |
North Dakota | $46,370 |
Ohio | $42,780 |
Oklahoma | $43,960 |
Oregon | $54,520 |
Pennsylvania | $43,070 |
Rhode Island | $55,490 |
South Carolina | $42,820 |
South Dakota | $54,290 |
Tennessee | $64,010 |
Texas | $43,990 |
Utah | $41,150 |
Vermont | $50,140 |
Virginia | $48,050 |
Washington | $59,950 |
West Virginia | $43,490 |
Wisconsin | $44,080 |
Wyoming | $51,120 |
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