234611: Medical Laboratory Scientist
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Skills assessment
Agreements
ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
234611
Skill level
Level 1
Unit group
2346
Medical Scientists
Skills assessor
AIMS
ANZSCO 234611 identifies Medical Laboratory Scientist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Medical Scientists unit group (2346), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Registration or licensing is required. It may also be known as Hospital Scientist, Medical Scientific Officer. Common specialisations include IVF Embryologist. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS).
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Medical Scientists unit group earn an average of $1,847 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,776 per week and male workers average $2,030 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 40.6 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,847
↑ 29% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,776
↑ 24% above national avg
Male avg.
$2,030
↑ 41% above national avg
Average age
40.6 yrs
≈ national avg (41 yrs)
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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