Salaries for medical screeners vary by type of employer, geographic location, levels of education and experience, and other factors. They earned average salaries of $43,556 in 2021, according to Salary.com. Earnings ranged from $22,755 to $64,359 or more. Full-time medical screeners typically receive fringe benefits such as paid vacation and sick days and access to a retirement plan.

Most medical screeners work in pleasant medical facilities. Since hospitals operate 24/7, screeners who work in this setting may have to work at night and on weekends. It can be stressful to interact with people who are ill or otherwise under stress, but most medical screeners find that their careers are rewarding because it gives them a chance to help others. Medical screeners may be exposed t...

Demand will remain steady for screeners during the next decade because they play an important role in the health care system—especially during infectious disease outbreaks. Medical screeners with top-notch communication and interpersonal skills and a background in nursing, nurse assisting, laboratory science, or a related field will have the best job prospects.