Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary
$51.40/hour
The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Colorado is $51.40 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $40.19.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Laboratory Scientist salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$51.40/hour
Colorado
22% higher than the US average.
$40.19/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Medical Laboratory Scientists?
Fort Collins, Colorado pays Medical Laboratory Scientists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Aurora, Colorado ($55) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($52). Fort Collins, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Laboratory Scientists is $51 per hour — Fort Collins, Colorado pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $57 | $81 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $81 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $52 | $60 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $52 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Colorado?
Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Medical Laboratory Scientists, averaging $43 per hour. UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Laboratory Scientists is $51 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $43 | $45 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Poudre Valley Hospital
- Fort Collins, CO
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- UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC
- Aurora, CO
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- UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Days, Evenings, Rotating
$34-51/hour
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- Poudre Valley Hospital
- Fort Collins, CO
- Nights
$34-51/hour
Medical Lab Scientist
- UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC
- Aurora, CO
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