How much does a medical Laboratory assistant earn?

Medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) earn a range of salaries depending on their experience, location, and employer.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for medical laboratory assistants was $38,260 in May 2019. The lowest 10% earned less than $29,990, while the top 10% earned more than $56,180.

The BLS reports that MLAs earned the following median annual wages in different settings in May 2019:

* Hospitals: $38,720

* Outpatient care centers: $37,970

* Physician offices: $36,510

* Medical and diagnostic laboratories: $38,200

* Government: $38,700

MLAs who work in larger metropolitan areas tend to earn higher salaries than those who work in smaller, rural areas. For example, the BLS reports that MLAs earned the following median annual wages in some large metropolitan areas in May 2019:

* New York City: $48,560

* Los Angeles: $46,930

* Chicago: $45,970

* Houston: $42,940

* Philadelphia: $41,930

In addition to their base salary, MLAs may also receive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and retirement savings plans.