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Medical Laboratory Scientist salary
Average medical laboratory scientist salary
$54,377
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make?
The average medical laboratory scientist salary in the United States is $54,377. Medical laboratory scientist salaries typically range between $41,000 and $71,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for medical laboratory scientists is $26.14 per hour.
Medical laboratory scientist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Medical laboratory scientists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Medical Laboratory Scientist earn more?
Medical Laboratory Scientist salary estimates from across the web
Average medical laboratory scientist salary by state
Highest paying states for medical laboratory scientists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $64,036 | $30.79 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $57,275 | $27.54 |
| 3 | Utah | $57,965 | $27.87 |
| 4 | Alaska | $76,935 | $36.99 |
| 5 | Nevada | $68,777 | $33.07 |
| 6 | Idaho | $57,925 | $27.85 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $67,589 | $32.49 |
| 8 | Vermont | $56,690 | $27.25 |
| 9 | Oregon | $66,419 | $31.93 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $57,497 | $27.64 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $53,722 | $25.83 |
| 12 | Washington | $65,534 | $31.51 |
| 13 | Michigan | $58,797 | $28.27 |
| 14 | California | $62,887 | $30.23 |
| 15 | Maine | $56,639 | $27.23 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $53,318 | $25.63 |
| 17 | Arizona | $57,070 | $27.44 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $57,739 | $27.76 |
| 19 | Ohio | $51,567 | $24.79 |
| 20 | Delaware | $54,107 | $26.01 |
| 21 | Kansas | $52,542 | $25.26 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $58,690 | $28.22 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $55,840 | $26.85 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $55,676 | $26.77 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $51,647 | $24.83 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $53,307 | $25.63 |
| 27 | Maryland | $51,968 | $24.98 |
| 28 | Alabama | $50,756 | $24.40 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $50,295 | $24.18 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $50,726 | $24.39 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $50,968 | $24.50 |
| 32 | Colorado | $55,546 | $26.70 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $57,964 | $27.87 |
| 34 | Montana | $52,944 | $25.45 |
| 35 | Virginia | $51,871 | $24.94 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $48,114 | $23.13 |
| 37 | Indiana | $50,498 | $24.28 |
| 38 | Illinois | $49,838 | $23.96 |
| 39 | Iowa | $49,786 | $23.94 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $51,232 | $24.63 |
| 41 | Georgia | $49,189 | $23.65 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $51,217 | $24.62 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $50,012 | $24.04 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $48,556 | $23.34 |
| 45 | Missouri | $48,235 | $23.19 |
| 46 | Texas | $50,473 | $24.27 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $48,155 | $23.15 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $48,337 | $23.24 |
| 49 | Florida | $44,133 | $21.22 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $48,540 | $23.34 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $46,997 | $22.59 |
Highest paying cities for medical laboratory scientists
The highest-paying cities for medical laboratory scientists are Reno, NV, Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, NV | $71,644 | $34.44 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $66,483 | $31.96 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $66,111 | $31.78 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $58,969 | $28.35 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $58,731 | $28.24 |
| 6 | Paterson, NJ | $57,901 | $27.84 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City, UT | $57,868 | $27.82 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $57,708 | $27.74 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $57,288 | $27.54 |
| 10 | Portland, ME | $56,871 | $27.34 |
| 11 | Fort Collins, CO | $55,756 | $26.81 |
| 12 | Kansas City, KS | $52,614 | $25.30 |
| 13 | Baltimore, MD | $52,228 | $25.11 |
| 14 | El Paso, TX | $52,224 | $25.11 |
| 15 | Raleigh, NC | $52,135 | $25.06 |
| 16 | Bowling Green, OH | $51,613 | $24.81 |
| 17 | Bismarck, ND | $51,228 | $24.63 |
| 18 | Sioux Falls, SD | $50,690 | $24.37 |
| 19 | Minneapolis, MN | $49,981 | $24.03 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $49,960 | $24.02 |
Medical Laboratory Scientists are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Medical Laboratory Scientist salary details
A medical laboratory scientist's salary ranges from $41,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a medical laboratory scientist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| Average | $54,377 | $4,531 | $26 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
Highest paying medical laboratory scientist jobs
The highest paying types of medical laboratory scientists are medical technologist lead, clinical laboratory scientist, and laboratory supervisor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histologic Technician | $49,962 | $4,163 | $24.02 | 6,785 |
| Pharmacist Technician | $36,090 | $3,008 | $17.35 | 73,800 |
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | $37,059 | $3,088 | $17.82 | 113,033 |
| Medical Technologist, Generalist | $58,246 | $4,854 | $28.00 | 121,721 |
| Medical Technologist Lead | $68,094 | $5,675 | $32.74 | 125,848 |
| Medical Technologist | $53,249 | $4,437 | $25.60 | 116,495 |
Top companies hiring medical laboratory scientists now:
Which companies pay medical laboratory scientists the most?
Medical laboratory scientist salaries at Eli Lilly and Company and Favorite Healthcare Staffing are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average medical laboratory scientist salary at companies like Natera and University of Washington are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Lilly and Company | $68,981 | $33.16 |
| 2 | Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $67,776 | $32.58 |
| 3 | Natera | $65,567 | $31.52 |
| 4 | University of Washington | $65,064 | $31.28 |
| 5 | Health Advocates | $65,050 | $31.27 |
| 6 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $64,952 | $31.23 |
| 7 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $64,490 | $31.00 |
| 8 | Oregon Health & Science University | $64,204 | $30.87 |
| 9 | The University of Vermont Health Network | $63,255 | $30.41 |
| 10 | Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company | $63,080 | $30.33 |
| 11 | US Oncology Holdings Inc | $62,826 | $30.20 |
| 12 | Yuma Regional Medical Center | $62,819 | $30.20 |
| 13 | Baystate Health | $62,561 | $30.08 |
| 14 | WakeMed | $62,349 | $29.98 |
| 15 | Timpanogos Regional Hospital | $62,343 | $29.97 |
| 16 | Children's Medical Center | $62,146 | $29.88 |
| 17 | Heartland Home Health Inc. | $61,833 | $29.73 |
| 18 | Au Medical Associates Inc | $61,529 | $29.58 |
| 19 | Carondelet High School | $60,927 | $29.29 |
| 20 | Lexington Medical Center | $60,543 | $29.11 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Medical Laboratory Scientist salary trends
The average medical laboratory scientist salary has risen by $6,809 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average medical laboratory scientist earned $47,568 annually, but today, they earn $54,377 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for medical laboratory scientists over the last decade.
Compare medical laboratory scientist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average medical laboratory scientist salary over time
Compare medical laboratory scientist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Medical Laboratory Scientist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,400 | $26.14 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $52,900 | $25.43 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $53,300 | $25.62 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $52,000 | $24.98 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $51,000 | $24.50 | +0.9% |
Recently added medical laboratory scientist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIR Healthway Inc. | Medical Laboratory Scientist | Las Cruces, NM | 12/17/2024 | $60,000 |
| Comforce Corp | Medical Lab Scientist II-Medical/Health-Analysts | Austin, TX | 12/16/2024 | $79,306 |
| State of Florida | Medical Laboratory Scientist II | Jacksonville, FL | 12/16/2024 | $35,436 |
| Atrilogy Solutions Group | Medical Lab Scientist II-Medical/Health | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $93,915 |
| Texas Health Mansfield | Medical Laboratory Scientist I PRN | Davenport, FL | 12/16/2024 | $34,526 |
| Massgenics, Inc. | Medical Lab Scientist II-Medical/Health-Analysts | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $93,915 |
| Adventist Health System | Medical Lab Scientist, E/O Weekend Nights | Lenexa, KS | 12/15/2024 | $27,439 |
| Arup Laboratories, Inc. | Medical Laboratory Scientist I/Technologist I, Certified | Salt Lake City, UT | 12/15/2024 | $51,987 |
| Lifesouth Community Blood Centers | Immunohematology Reference Lab Medical Laboratory Scientist (2ND Shift) | Jacksonville, FL | 12/15/2024 | $62,610 |
| Denver Health | Medical Lab Scientist-PRN | Denver, CO | 12/15/2024 | $65,407 |
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