Australian Education Pathways

Medical Technicians

University or VET Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 2 · occupation 3112

Medical Technicians operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and assist with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals.

People employed39,200
Median pay$1,539per week, full-time
Projected growth+8%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+2.8%per year
Median age42
Female share70%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 33.1% university · 42.7% vet / tafe · 18.3% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 28.9% · QLD 25.8% · VIC 23.8% · WA 10.8% · SA 7.2% · TAS 1.4% · ACT 1.3% · NT 0.8%

Top industries

Health Care and Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

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.