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10 of the Most Popular Types of Cytologist Jobs in 2026

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There are several steps to becoming a cytologist, also called a cytotechnologist. You need to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Then you must complete a cytologist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which maintains approved standards for accreditation in cytotechnology. Cytology programs require typically require about 28 science credits as well as three mathematics or statistics credits, and teach you the skills you need to use laboratory equipment and identify abnormalities in cells. Next, you need to study for your national certification exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC). Once you pass the exam, you can obtain an entry-level position.

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Top Types Of Cytologist Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Cytologist positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Microbial Genomics

    Salary range: $35,000 - $45,000

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  • Western Blot

    Salary range: $48,000 - $64,500

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  • Pcr Dna

    Salary range: $88,500 - $130,500

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  • Antibiotic Resistance Research

    Salary range: $53,000 - $92,000

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  • Plant Virology

    Salary range: $34,000 - $38,000

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  • Molecular Cloning

    Salary range: $69,000 - $98,500

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  • European Molecular Biology Laboratory

    Salary range: $62,500 - $92,000

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  • Research Wet Lab Intern

    Salary range: $53,000 - $92,000

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  • Pharmacology Research

    Salary range: $36,000 - $49,500

    Pharmacology Research is a common job search query. Most salaries for Pharmacology Research jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pharmacology Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Full Time Global Epidemiologist

    Salary range: $64,000 - $101,000

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