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Average Clinical Laboratory Scientist Salary

$73.40/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California is $73.40 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$73.40/hour

California

This is equal to the US average

$73.40/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs in California?

Community Medical Centers pays Clinical Laboratory Scientists the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Tenet North Cal ($72) and Adventist Health ($58). Tenet North Cal has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the California average for Clinical Laboratory Scientists is $73 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers	$72	$72
Tenet North Cal	$72	$73
Adventist Health	$58	$66
Tenet Desert	$52	$55

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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