Per diemPosted today

Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health · Burien, WA

$38.82–$64.33/ hourPay published by the employer
  • EmployerCommonSpirit Health
  • LocationBurien, WA
  • EmploymentPer diem
  • Postedtoday
  • Requisition102013855280
  • ProfessionMedical Laboratory Scientist

About this role

CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Burien, WA. The employer published a pay range of $38.82–$64.33 per hour, and the listing is for a per diem position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other medical laboratory scientist roles before you apply.

Medical laboratory scientists run and validate tests on patient samples and report results to clinicians.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $51.58 per hour, is 4% above the median of 29 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Washington ($49.73 per hour).

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Burien, WA at a glance

  • $35.33/hrmedian pay, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area
  • $28–$46middle half of earners, per hour
  • 111price level, U.S. = 100
  • 1hospital listed by CMS in Burien
  • The metro median is 7% above the Washington statewide median of $33.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.33 median hour in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue buys what $31.79 buys at the national price level.
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Burien: $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay and jobs in Burien · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Washington · Washington state guide

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do medical laboratory scientists get paid at other employers in Washington?

  • CommonSpirit HealthLAKEWOOD, WA$51.58/hr
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA$50.61/hr
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA$49.73/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science
  • ASCP certification (MLS)
  • State license in some states

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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