Medical Laboratory Scientists
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2346
Medical Laboratory Scientists conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
People employed33,300
Median pay$2,056per week, full-time
Projected growth+12.7%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+5.1%per year
Median age39
Female share66%
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 94.9% university · 2.5% vet / tafe · 1.3% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
VIC 36.1% · NSW 27% · QLD 16.4% · WA 9.7% · SA 7.6% · ACT 1.4% · TAS 1.1% · NT 0.7%
Top industries
Health Care and Social Assistance · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Education and Training.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.