Medical Laboratory Technologist II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000617
- Class code
- 32000617
- Pay group
- MH16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Medical Laboratory Technologist II is $62,044 to $102,371 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000617.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is specialized professional and technical work in a laboratory with a considerable amount of time in the performance of specialized procedures, quality control, education, and/or lead worker functions that typically have a laboratory-wide scope and impact. Tests are performed to aid in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients and animals. These positions are located throughout state agencies and universities. This level is distinguished from the Medical Laboratory Technologist I by the amount of time spent in a specialty role(s) and the scope and impact of work. Work is also differentiated from the Medical Laboratory Technologist I by the amount of input into staff selection, overall laboratory planning, budget and management.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology. Considerable knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. Considerable knowledge of quality control standards and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the theoretical application of procedures utilized in the work area, the clinical interface, and the laboratory operational policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate safety precautions to avoid infections. Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures. Ability to make accurate o ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory in the assigned area; or Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of medical laboratory experience; or Completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Medical Laboratory Technologist II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $34,760 | $61,229 | $34,760 to $61,229 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.