Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) Salary
Median annual base pay is $66,560 across 2,671 reported Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) salaries.
Median hourly rate is $31.01 per hour.
Updated 23 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53,331 | $58,656 | $66,560 | $77,022 | $93,434 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $92,331 | 19 |
| Washington | $90,688 | 59 |
| California | $87,360 | 183 |
| New York | $83,200 | 228 |
| Massachusetts | $80,392 | 37 |
| Montana | $74,006 | 31 |
| Vermont | $73,902 | 6 |
| Utah | $73,382 | 153 |
| Wyoming | $72,946 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | $71,136 | 5 |
Top Employers
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Medical Center | $141,939 | 5 |
| Northwell Health | $136,585 | 6 |
| University of California, San Francisco | $136,510 | 5 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | $119,184 | 6 |
| StaffCo of Brooklyn LLC | $116,334 | 5 |
| Stony Brook University Hospital | $110,838 | 12 |
| Mount Sinai | $110,491 | 24 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $103,939 | 23 |
| Natera | $98,301 | 8 |
| SpecialtyCare, Inc. | $93,600 | 9 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Reference / Commercial Laboratory | $73,486 | 233 |
| Academic Medical Center | $70,720 | 143 |
| Hospital Laboratory | $68,016 | 1,073 |
| Physician Office / Clinic Laboratory | $58,656 | 127 |
| Staffing / Travel Agency | $56,160 | 80 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) salaries by state
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- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Common questions
How much does a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) make?
The median Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) salary is $66,560 per year, based on 2,671 reported salaries.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)?
The median reported rate is $31.01 per hour.
Which state pays Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)s the most?
Oregon has the highest median at $92,331 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
Which employers pay Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)s the most?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Ucsf Medical Center is highest at $141,939 per year.