Clinical Laboratory Scientist Salary Guide
Average Clinical Laboratory Scientist Salary
Average Clinical Laboratory Scientist Salary
$26.34/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is $26.34 per hour. This is 18% lower than the practicing US average of $30.98.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Salaries for Clinical Laboratory Scientist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
Salaries for Clinical Laboratory Scientist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$26.34/hour
18% lower than the practicing US average.
$30.98/hour
United States
Where do Clinical Lab Scientists get paid the most?
Where do Clinical Lab Scientists get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $35 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $64 | $64 |
| Community Medical Centers | $60 | $60 |
| Tenet North Cal | $57 | $57 |
| Tenet Desert | $50 | $50 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $38 | $38 |
| UW Health | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$52-68/hour
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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$45-70/hour
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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Tenet Desert
- Joshua Tree, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$39-60/hour
Posted 12 days ago
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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$39-60/hour
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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- White Plains, NY
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings
$33-62/hour
Posted 1 day ago
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