Average Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary

$47.03/hour

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Saint Louis, MO is $47.03 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $45.02.

Last updated on January 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Laboratory Scientist salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$47.03/hour

Saint Louis, MO

2% higher than the US average.

$45.02/hour

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$46.04/hour

United States

How Medical Laboratory Scientist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 12% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.17.

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

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Medical Laboratory Scientists, averaging $51 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Medical Laboratory Scientists is $47 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 9% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$51$85
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Medical Laboratory Scientists, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Medical Laboratory Scientists is $47 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 20% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$38$38

Last updated on January 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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