PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III (CLS)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Huntington Beach, CA
$37.25–$53.83/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Huntington Beach, CA
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the Huntington Beach area is $30.02 per hour ($62,430 a year), with the typical range running from $23.42 to $38.46. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Huntington Beach. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Huntington Beach. The free report below lists employers near Huntington Beach and what they pay.
- $30.02median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $23–$38typical range per hour
- 10,270employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 13% below the California statewide median of $34.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 10,270 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.85 | $45,450 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.42 | $48,710 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.02 | $62,430 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.46 | $80,000 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.53 | $113,420 | 83% above U.S. median |
How Huntington Beach ranks
- 112th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 241st of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th of 23 California metro areas
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.
What your pay buys in Huntington Beach
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.02 median hour buys what $26.43 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.
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.
Estimate your Huntington Beach paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,081
- Per year: $54,036
- Per month: $4,503
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Huntington Beach
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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).
Hospitals in Huntington Beach
CMS lists 1 hospital in Huntington Beach, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach Hospital Huntington Beach, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA | 3 mi | $30.02/hr | 56,036 |
| Westminster, CA | 4 mi | $30.02/hr | 89,537 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in California · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Huntington Beach, CA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $30.02 per hour, about $62,430 a year. The middle half earn between $23.42 and $38.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Huntington Beach a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 241st of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Huntington Beach?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Huntington Beach. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Huntington Beach.
Do I need a California license to work in Huntington Beach as a medical laboratory scientist?
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Huntington Beach?
The federal per diem benchmark in Huntington Beach is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$82.53/ hr$66–$99
- Ucsf Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · 6 wage offers$71.28/ hr$60–$79
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · 6 wage offers$67.56/ hr$57–$74
- Sharp HealthCareCoronado, CA · 3 postings$64.63/ hr$56–$73
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$55.50High$73
49 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in California, 42 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 49 Lab Scientist roles
- Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS) - Lab - MicrobiologyPermanent$50.43–$69.35/ hour
- Clinical Laboratory ScientistPer diem$75.34–$75.34/ hour
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