PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$36.24–$52.71/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Torrance, CA
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the Torrance area is $30.02 per hour ($62,430 a year), with the typical range running from $23.42 to $38.46. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Torrance and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Torrance. The free report below lists employers near Torrance and what they pay.
- $30.02median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $23–$38typical range per hour
- 10,270employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist I - Molecular Genetics
Quest Diagnostics · San Juan Capistrano, CA
$40.00–$56.44/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Garden Grove, CA
$39.52–$63.27/ hour
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III (CLS)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Huntington Beach, CA
$37.25–$53.83/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist II - WD
Quest Diagnostics · Arcadia, CA
$52.55–$58.40/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time - Varied Shift - 8hr FPH
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$49.55–$76.80/ hour
PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist I - Special Chemistry
Quest Diagnostics · San Juan Capistrano, CA
$40.00–$56.44/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS III)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$38.77–$56.40/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist I - Immunology
Quest Diagnostics · San Juan Capistrano, CA
$40.00–$56.44/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$52.04–$77.42/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 26 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$36.75–$51.31/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$45.45–$61.65/ hour
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Named employers near Torrance, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Torrance
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 6 | $46.56 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 4 | $48.22 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $63.17 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $64.73 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Torrance, CA
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 Torrance 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 Torrance
- 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 Torrance 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 Torrance
| 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 Torrance
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Torrance, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Del Amo Hospital Torrance, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach, CA | 3 mi | $30.02/hr | 68,075 |
| Gardena, CA | 5 mi | $30.02/hr | 58,921 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Torrance
Torrance city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Torrance, 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 Torrance 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 Torrance?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Torrance.
Do I need a California license to work in Torrance 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 Torrance?
The federal per diem benchmark in Torrance 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.
Does Valorem Health place medical laboratory scientists in Torrance?
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Your Lab Scientist pay reportTorrance, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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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