Work Experience
The average salary for medical laboratory aides in December of 2009 who had less than four years of experience were reported making between $9.50 and $13.92 hourly, which equals out to between $19,760 and $28,953 annually (working 40 hours a week). Then those that had 20 years or more of working experience were making between $13.37 and $18.58 hourly, which comes out to between $27,809 and $38,646 annually.
Education
The medical laboratory assistants that have an associates degree in Applied Science reported having the highest pay possible at $15.66 hourly. The lowest reported salary was $10 hourly. Those that had a certificate in phlebotomy had a higher wage starting off at $12.38 hourly.
Employer Type
The medical lab aides that worked for non-profit organizations reports an average hourly salary between $11.10 and $17.00. Then those that were reported working in hospitals were making between $11.80 and $15.22 hourly. The medical lab assistants that were working for corporations and companies were reported making between $11.26 and $14.64.
Geography
Those that were making the most lived in California and Massachusetts, with maximum hourly salaries between $17.87 and $17.84. Washington and Michigan were also noted for having high paid assistants.
Benefits
Along with the wages you receive as a medical lab assistant, you will also receive benefits. Some reported having between 1.1 and 2.9 weeks worth of paid vacation annually with bonuses between $350 and $500. Paid holidays and sick leave were also reported. Life insurance and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plans were also reported.
