Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary Guide: Denver, CO

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Average Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary

$48.16/hour

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Denver, CO is $48.16 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Colorado average of $50.98.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Laboratory Scientist salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$48.16/hour

Denver, CO

6% higher than the US average.

$50.98/hour

Colorado

11% higher than the US average.

$45.35/hour

United States

How Medical Laboratory Scientist Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 18% higher than the Denver average of $48.16.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 4% higher than the Denver average of $48.16.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Medical Laboratory Scientists?

Aurora, Colorado pays Medical Laboratory Scientists the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Fort Collins, Colorado ($54) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($54). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Allied Health Professionals is $48 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$58	$84
Fort Collins, Colorado	$54	$81
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$54	$79
Denver, Colorado	$48	$59

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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