How Much Money Does A Histotechnologist Make

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How much does a Histology Technician make in the United States? The average Histology Technician salary in the United States is $56,366 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $50,554 and $61,986. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Histology Technician Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Histology Technician Salary	$45,261	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Histology Technician Salary	$50,554	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Histology Technician Salary	$56,366	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Histology Technician Salary	$61,986	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Histology Technician Salary	$67,103	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Histology Technician

Histology Technician receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Being a Histology Technician maintains accurate tissue and slide records. Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas. Additionally, Histology Technician complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. Requires an associate degree in biology, related science, or equivalent. Typically requires completion of an accredited histotechnology program. Requires ASCP Histotechnician certification (HT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Histology Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Histology Technician do?

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Monitor and order lab materials as needed with appropriate approval.

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Performs and documents required maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and test systems.

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Performs functions for histologic preparation of slides including but not limited to embedding, slide preparation, staining, labeling, and cover slipping.

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Histology Technician Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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