Medical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Scottsdale area earn a median of $30.04 per hour, about $62,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $40.05. That ranks 110th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 181st of 317 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Scottsdale and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Scottsdale.
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CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
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CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ
Named employers near Scottsdale, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $38.45 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $59.61 |
The metro median is in line with the Arizona statewide median of $30.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 5,210 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.93 | $41,450 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.59 | $49,070 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.04 | $62,480 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.05 | $83,300 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.74 | $99,300 | 60% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for medical laboratory scientist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2010), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
Travel medical laboratory scientist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Scottsdale, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital Scottsdale, AZ | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Via Linda Behavioral Hospital Scottsdale, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 15 mi | $30.04/hr | 1,673,164 |
| Tempe, AZ | 21 mi | $30.04/hr | 190,114 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Arizona · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Scottsdale city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $30.04 per hour, about $62,480 a year. The middle half earn between $23.59 and $40.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 181st of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Scottsdale.
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Scottsdale is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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