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While most histotechnicians work in hospital or private histotechnology laboratories, some opt to join research laboratories, veterinary medicine laboratories, industry and government agencies. Those with administrative skills serve in management and supervision. Those interested in computer technology can apply their laboratory knowledge in the development and management of laboratory information systems.

According to the salary survey conducted by the Department of Academic Affairs at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center the average starting salary for a histotechnician in Texas is $ 26,000.