CA · Woodland · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Woodland, CA

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Woodland 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 Woodland and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Woodland.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Clinical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health · Sacramento, CA

$66.98–$77.62/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 100085894688
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Woodland

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health2$73.82
Quest Diagnostics1$50.42

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Woodland, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.09$45,95026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.28$58,8205% below U.S. median
Median$38.54$80,16030% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.68$84,61037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.87$122,45098% above U.S. median

How Woodland 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 Woodland

  • 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 Woodland 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 Woodland

ItemFederal 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 Woodland

CMS lists 1 hospital in Woodland, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Woodland Memorial Hospital
Woodland, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Davis, CA8 mi$38.54/hr67,125
West Sacramento, CA14 mi$38.54/hr55,991
Vacaville, CA25 mi$39.97/hr103,994
Fairfield, CA32 mi$39.97/hr122,646
Yuba City, CA32 mi$34.58/hr69,148

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.

California state guide

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Woodland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Woodland, 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 Woodland 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 Woodland?

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 Woodland.

Do I need a California license to work in Woodland 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 Woodland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Woodland 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 reportWoodland, 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

  1. Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS) - Lab - MicrobiologyPermanent
    $50.43–$69.35/ hour
    Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA · posted today
  2. Clinical Laboratory ScientistPer diem
    $75.34–$75.34/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Sacramento, CA · posted yesterday

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