311213: Medical Laboratory Technician
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ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
311213
Skill level
Level 2
Unit group
3112
Medical Technicians
Skills assessor
AIMS
ANZSCO 311213 identifies Medical Laboratory Technician as a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Medical Technicians unit group (3112), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Performs routine medical laboratory tests and operates diagnostic laboratory equipment under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Pathologists. Registration or licensing may be required. It may also be known as Medical Laboratory Technical Officer. 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 Technicians unit group earn an average of $1,276 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,269 per week and male workers average $1,301 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.9 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,276
↓ 11% below national avg
Female avg.
$1,269
↓ 12% below national avg
Male avg.
$1,301
↓ 9% below national avg
Average age
42.9 yrs
↑ older than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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