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68K Medical Laboratory Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Performs clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues. Direct transfer to civilian medical laboratory technician careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$60,780.00

AVG SALARY

$57,835.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Medical Laboratory Technician

SOC 29-2012

$60,780.00

median/yr

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

SOC 29-2011

$60,780.00

median/yr

Pathology Technician

SOC 29-2012

$60,780.00

median/yr

Quality Control Analyst

SOC 19-4099

$49,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

HematologyUrinalysisBlood bankingMicrobiologyChemistry analysisQuality control

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MLT (ASCP)

MLS (ASCP)

AMT Certification

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68KArmyMedical

68K Medical Laboratory Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Performs clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues. Direct transfer to civilian medical laboratory technician careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$60,780.00

AVG SALARY

$57,835.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Medical Laboratory Technician

SOC 29-2012

$60,780.00

median/yr

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

SOC 29-2011

$60,780.00

median/yr

Pathology Technician

SOC 29-2012

$60,780.00

median/yr

Quality Control Analyst

SOC 19-4099

$49,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

HematologyUrinalysisBlood bankingMicrobiologyChemistry analysisQuality control

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

MLT (ASCP)

MLS (ASCP)

AMT Certification

Translate Your 68K Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Medical Laboratory Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.