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Clinical Laboratory Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles at 5 companies, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Clinical Laboratory Scientist: postings by posted pay20 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 7 bands from $30.00/hr to $65.00/hr. Median $58.13/hr ($121K/yr); middle half $30.75–$61.00/hr.Median $58.13/hr$30.00/hr$65.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $30.00/hr–$35.00/hr: 8; $35.00/hr–$40.00/hr: 0; $40.00/hr–$45.00/hr: 0; $45.00/hr–$50.00/hr: 0; $50.00/hr–$55.00/hr: 1; $55.00/hr–$60.00/hr: 1; $60.00/hr–$65.00/hr: 10.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$30.75/hr ($64K/yr) median · $30.75–$30.75/hr typical · 8 postingsEntry level: middle half $30.75–$30.75/hr, median $30.75/hr ($64K/yr)
  2. Mid level$61.00/hr ($127K/yr) median · $61.00–$63.48/hr typical · 12 postingsMid level: middle half $61.00–$63.48/hr, median $61.00/hr ($127K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Usc$61.03/hr ($127K/yr) median · $61.00–$63.48/hr typical · 9 postingsUsc: middle half $61.00–$63.48/hr, median $61.03/hr ($127K/yr)
  2. Abbott$30.75/hr ($64K/yr) median · $30.75–$30.75/hr typical · 8 postingsAbbott: middle half $30.75–$30.75/hr, median $30.75/hr ($64K/yr)
  3. Guidehouse1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Keck Medicine of USC1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Usc · $127K median · 9 postings
  2. Abbott · $64K median · 8 postings

By location

  1. United States$61.00/hr ($127K/yr) median · $54.33–$63.48/hr typical · 15 postingsUnited States: middle half $54.33–$63.48/hr, median $61.00/hr ($127K/yr)
  2. California$63.48/hr ($132K/yr) median · $61.03–$63.48/hr typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $61.03–$63.48/hr, median $63.48/hr ($132K/yr)
  3. Arizona$61.00/hr ($127K/yr) median · $61.00–$61.00/hr typical · 4 postingsArizona: middle half $61.00–$61.00/hr, median $61.00/hr ($127K/yr)
  4. Los Angeles, CA$63.48/hr ($132K/yr) median · $61.03–$63.48/hr typical · 4 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $61.03–$63.48/hr, median $63.48/hr ($132K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $58.13/hr ($121K/yr) median, $30.75–$61.03/hr typical, from 9 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$61.00/hr ($127K/yr) median · $61.00–$63.48/hr typical · 8 postings0–1 years: middle half $61.00–$63.48/hr, median $61.00/hr ($127K/yr)

Newest Clinical Laboratory Scientist postings

  1. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular NGS - InvitaeLCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings · San Francisco, CA · $50.00–$66.26/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time 8 Hour Night Shift (Non Union)Usc · Glendale, AZ · $46.00–$76.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time 8 Hour Night Shift (Non Union)Keck Medicine of USC · Glendale, AZ · $46.00–$76.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Point of Care Testing - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)Usc · Los Angeles, CA · $47.84–$79.11/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hour Evenings Shift (Non Union)Usc · Glendale, AZ · $46.00–$76.00/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Clinical Laboratory Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs is $58.13/hr ($121K/yr), from 20 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Clinical Laboratory Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $30.75–$61.00/hr. The top 10% list $132K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $64K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs?

By median posted pay: Usc ($127K), Abbott ($64K).

How does Clinical Laboratory Scientist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $30.75/hr ($64K/yr), Mid level $61.00/hr ($127K/yr).

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