# SOC 29-2012: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-2012

Employers submitted 379 certified H-1B applications for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (29-2012) roles, requesting 412 workers. The average offered wage is $56,678/yr, 46% above the BLS national median ($38,950/yr). (2016, SOC 29-2012) The largest filers are Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Blood Institute and Mayo Clinic.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 379 |
| Total workers | 412 |
| Average offered wage | $57K |
| Average prevailing wage | $43K |
| BLS median wage | $39K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2016 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-2012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +46% |

## Top employers (of 232)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ridgecrest Regional Hospital](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ridgecrest-regional-hospital-9296a485f4) | 25 | 25 | $103K | - |
| [Oklahoma Blood Institute](https://www.xh1b.org/org/oklahoma-blood-institute-aef11c9edd) | 9 | 9 | $47K | - |
| [Mayo Clinic](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mayo-clinic-9d39cb86c7) | 8 | 8 | $64K | - |
| [New York University School of Medicine](https://www.xh1b.org/org/new-york-university-school-of-medicine-98aee0dfdc) | 8 | 8 | $47K | - |
| [Licking Memorial Health Systems](https://www.xh1b.org/org/licking-memorial-health-systems-5bae0c6406) | 8 | 8 | $39K | - |
| [O'Grady Peyton International](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ogrady-peyton-international-931a8ed213) | 7 | 13 | $70K | - |
| [Management Health Systems, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/management-health-systems-llc-cfb1813c45) | 7 | 7 | $57K | - |
| [East Tennessee State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/east-tennessee-state-university-56114d1261) | 6 | 6 | $95K | - |
| [Eastern Virginia Medical School](https://www.xh1b.org/org/eastern-virginia-medical-school-d5674cf39b) | 6 | 6 | $49K | - |
| [Lake Health District](https://www.xh1b.org/org/lake-health-district-0066af0926) | 6 | 6 | $56K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | $33K |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 | $34K |
| 2011 | 35 | 35 | $37K |
| 2012 | 34 | 34 | $39K |
| 2013 | 27 | 30 | $46K |
| 2014 | 20 | 20 | $40K |
| 2015 | 11 | 11 | $49K |
| 2016 | 10 | 10 | $46K |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | $47K |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | $47K |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | $51K |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 | $52K |
| 2021 | 23 | 23 | $62K |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | $59K |
| 2023 | 23 | 25 | $62K |
| 2024 | 22 | 24 | $66K |
| 2025 | 17 | 18 | $68K |
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | $107K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 48 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 18 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 13 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 6 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 4 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-2012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-2012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-2012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.