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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular NGS - Invitae
Labcorp · San Francisco, CA
$50.00–$66.26/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in San Francisco, CA
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the San Francisco area earn a median of $39.13 per hour, about $81,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $49.17. That ranks 8th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 54th of 317 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for San Francisco. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Francisco.
- $39.13median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $29–$49typical range per hour
- 5,860employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 13% above the California statewide median of $34.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 5,860 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.32 | $54,750 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.92 | $60,150 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.13 | $81,390 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.17 | $102,270 | 65% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.74 | $134,660 | 118% above U.S. median |
How San Francisco ranks
- 8th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 54th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 San Francisco
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.13 median hour buys what $33.85 buys at the national price level, 14% above 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 San Francisco paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,409
- Per year: $70,434
- Per month: $5,870
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Francisco
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $263 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,485 |
| 13-week assignment | $32,305 |
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 San Francisco
CMS lists 13 hospitals in San Francisco, 5 of the 10 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| San Francisco Va Medical Center San Francisco, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Medical Center San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City, CA | 31 mi | $39.13/hr | 101,418 |
| San Rafael, CA | 34 mi | $39.13/hr | 59,961 |
| Petaluma, CA | 42 mi | $37.15/hr | 59,393 |
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 San Francisco, CA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $39.13 per hour, about $81,390 a year. The middle half earn between $28.92 and $49.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Francisco a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 54th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in San Francisco?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in San Francisco. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Francisco.
Do I need a California license to work in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Francisco is $263 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,485 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
- 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
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$82.53/ hr$66–$99
- 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
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