🏥 Healthcare ↑ 7% growth · Faster than average

Dialysis Technician

Dialysis techs operate kidney dialysis machines for patients whose kidneys have failed — a life-sustaining role performed 3x per week per patient. It's a high-responsibility, specialized career with strong job security.

$42,000 Median Salary
67K US Jobs
3–6 months + on-the-job Training
$3,000–$8,000 Typical Cost

💰 Salary & Earning Potential

Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.

Entry Level
$33,000
Median
$42,000
Experienced
$58,000
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📈 Job Outlook

7%
Projected Growth (10yr)
Faster than average
67K
Total US Jobs
Active positions nationwide
CCHT
Required Credential
CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician)

🎓 Training & Education

Typical Program
Dialysis Tech Certificate
Program Length
3–6 months + on-the-job
Typical Tuition
$3,000–$8,000
Work Setting
Dialysis centers, hospitals, home dialysis programs
🏆 Credential Required: CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician)

☀️ Day in the Life

A typical day as a Dialysis Technician involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Dialysis centers environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • ✅ Strong job security
  • ✅ Rewarding work
  • ✅ Clear career progression
  • ✅ Growing demand

Challenges

  • ⚠️ Can be physically demanding
  • ⚠️ May require ongoing certification
  • ⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region

🗺️ Dialysis Technician by State

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Dialysis Technician

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Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee

📍 Muskogee, OK
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Eastern Gateway Community College

📍 Steubenville, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southeast Community College Area

📍 Lincoln, NE
Certificate 2-4yr
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Monroe Community College

📍 Rochester, NY
Certificate 2-4yr
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Midlands Technical College

📍 West Columbia, SC
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York Technical College

📍 Rock Hill, SC
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Mid Michigan College

📍 Harrison, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Jackson State Community College

📍 Jackson, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Mercer County Community College

📍 West Windsor, NJ
Certificate 2-4yr
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Piedmont Technical College

📍 Greenwood, SC
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Volunteer State Community College

📍 Gallatin, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Chattanooga State Community College

📍 Chattanooga, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Lansing Community College

📍 Lansing, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Bucks County Community College

📍 Newtown, PA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Roane State Community College

📍 Harriman, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Reid State Technical College

📍 Evergreen, AL
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Sierra College

📍 Rocklin, CA
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Carl Albert State College

📍 Poteau, OK
Certificate 2-4yr
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Butler County Community College

📍 Butler, PA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Dyersburg State Community College

📍 Dyersburg, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Berkshire Community College

📍 Pittsfield, MA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Middlesex College

📍 Edison, NJ
Certificate 2-4yr
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Aiken Technical College

📍 Graniteville, SC
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American River College

📍 Sacramento, CA
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Florence-Darlington Technical College

📍 Florence, SC
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Southwest Tennessee Community College

📍 Memphis, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Glen Oaks Community College

📍 Centreville, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

📍 Moorefield, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lakeland Community College

📍 Kirtland, OH
Certificate 2-4yr
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Northwest State Community College

📍 Archbold, OH
Certificate 2-4yr
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

📍 Logan, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
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City College of San Francisco

📍 San Francisco, CA
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Passaic County Community College

📍 Paterson, NJ
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