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Histotechnologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$64,000/yr
Typical range
$49,000 – $82,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years

What a Histotechnologists does

Histotechnologists prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by cutting, staining, and processing specimens to help pathologists diagnose diseases. They work in hospital labs, diagnostic centers, and research facilities.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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