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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Sacramento, CA
$75.34–$75.34/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in West Sacramento, CA
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the West Sacramento area earn a median of $38.54 per hour, about $80,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.28 and $40.68. That ranks 14th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 23rd of 317 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for West Sacramento and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near West Sacramento.
- $38.54median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $28–$41typical range per hour
- 1,940employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
Quest Diagnostics · Sacramento, CA
$47.75–$53.10/ hour
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Clinical Lab Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Sacramento, CA
$66.98–$77.62/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $73.82 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $50.42 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in West Sacramento, CA
The metro median is 11% above the California statewide median of $34.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,940 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.09 | $45,950 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.28 | $58,820 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.54 | $80,160 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.68 | $84,610 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.87 | $122,450 | 98% above U.S. median |
How West Sacramento ranks
- 14th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 23rd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 West Sacramento
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.54 median hour buys what $36.13 buys at the national price level, 21% 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 West Sacramento paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,387
- Per year: $69,372
- Per month: $5,781
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in West Sacramento
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area, 8 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital Woodland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Folsom Folsom, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Davis Hospital Davis, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 4 mi | $38.54/hr | 535,798 |
| Davis, CA | 10 mi | $38.54/hr | 67,125 |
| Vacaville, CA | 26 mi | $39.97/hr | 103,994 |
| Lodi, CA | 33 mi | $36.83/hr | 68,642 |
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 West Sacramento, CA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $38.54 per hour, about $80,160 a year. The middle half earn between $28.28 and $40.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is West Sacramento a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 23rd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in West Sacramento?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Sacramento.
Do I need a California license to work in West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento?
The federal per diem benchmark in West Sacramento is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Lab Scientist pay reportWest Sacramento, 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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