Clinical Laboratory Scientist Salary Guide
Average Clinical Laboratory Scientist Salary
$73.42/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is $73.42 per hour. This is 27% higher than the practicing US average of $53.42.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Clinical Laboratory Scientist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$73.42/hour
27% higher than the practicing US average.
$53.42/hour
United States
Where do Clinical Lab Scientists get paid the most?
California pays Clinical Laboratory Scientists the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Georgia ($61) and Missouri ($46). Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Clinical Laboratory Scientists is $73 per hour — California pays 10% less.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $66 | $91 |
| Georgia | $61 | $100 |
| Missouri | $46 | $77 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Clinical Laboratory Scientists the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by Community Medical Centers ($67) and Tenet North Cal ($64). For comparison, the national average for Clinical Laboratory Scientists is $73 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $75 | $75 |
| Community Medical Centers | $67 | $72 |
| Tenet North Cal | $64 | $70 |
| Adventist Health | $58 | $66 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $55 | $55 |
| Tenet Desert | $55 | $55 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Go to the guideTop Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs
Manager - Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Adventist Health
- Willits, CA
$126K-189K/year
Supervisor - Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$63-81/hour
Supervisor - Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$54-86/hour
Lead - Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
- Adventist Health
- Ukiah, CA
$56-77/hour
Medical Lab Scientist
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
- Atlanta, GA
$30-100/hour
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