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How much do laboratory instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory instructor in Kentucky is $23.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Laboratory Instructor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory InstructorLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in a science field; teaching certification may be preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in a science or technical field; specialized certifications may be advantageous
Work EnvironmentEducational settings such as colleges or universities, leading labs and instructing studentsResearch labs, industrial settings, or healthcare facilities performing technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, academiaResearch institutions, healthcare, industry

Laboratory Instructors primarily focus on teaching and guiding students in laboratory settings within educational institutions, often requiring teaching credentials. Laboratory Technicians perform technical and operational tasks in research or industrial labs, emphasizing hands-on technical skills. While both roles involve laboratory work, their main functions and work environments differ significantly.

What cities in Kentucky are hiring for Laboratory Instructor jobs?

Cities in Kentucky with the most Laboratory Instructor job openings:

Infographic showing various Laboratory Instructor job openings in Kentucky as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,877 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Medical Laboratory Technician-Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Maysville, KY • On-site

$44K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician-Instructor
Job no: 496700
Work type: Full-time
Location: Maysville, KY, Morehead, KY
Categories: Faculty
Title: Medical Laboratory Technology-Instructor
Salary Range: $44,000
Contract Term Length: 10 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Maysville Community & Technical College
Campus Location: MCTC Rowan Campus
Department: Allied Health
Total Rewards
Maysville Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
  • Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary
Maysville Community & Technical College is currently seeking a full time, 10-month, term contract position to serve the Rowan and Maysville Campuses as a Medical Laboratory Technician Instructor. The responsibilities of a teaching faculty member reflect the philosophy of a comprehensive community and technical college and will include teaching, advising, internal/external service, professional development, and leadership as assigned. Maysville Community and Technical College, a part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System, is a SACSCOC accredited post-secondary institution experiencing rapid growth.
Job Duties:
Job Duties:
• Medical Laboratory Technician Instructors are assigned teaching duties in the classroom and/or lab setting. Candidates will provide instruction to students in both theory and practice in medical laboratory technology. Candidates must keep abreast of changes in the field with continuing education and help keep the program updated. This position will have a varied work schedule. Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic and have an in-depth understanding of the principles in medical laboratory technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Student-focused educator committed to student learning, retention, persistence, and completion.
• Prepare and teach MLT students in both laboratory and lecture instruction.
• Participate in the development and progress of the MLT program by contributing to the development of curriculum, teaching materials, and assessments.
• Participate in orientation, faculty, advisory and division meetings.
• Provide remediation and evaluation of students with identified skill deficit(s).
• Maintain, use and organize lab supplies and training materials for student skills demonstrations and practice.
• Student advising
• Teach at various levels to help support the MLT program.
• Evaluate student achievement and assess program outcomes to continually develop the MLT curriculum, policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Associate degree with 3 years of related work experience in Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science or Technology plus certification as a MLT, MT or MLS.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using Blackboard or similar learning management system is preferred.
Additional Skills Requested:
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
Advertised: 25 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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