CO · Westminster · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Westminster, CO

3 open roles with published pay are listed for Westminster and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Westminster. The free report below lists employers near Westminster and what they pay.

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Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Westminster

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Denver Health2$38.06
CommonSpirit Health1$43

What your pay buys in Westminster

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Westminster

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

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 Westminster

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Westminster, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus
Westminster, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Westminster, CO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Broomfield, CO5 mi—78,323
Arvada, CO6 mi—121,873

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Colorado · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Colorado state guide

Other healthcare roles in Westminster

Westminster city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Westminster?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Westminster.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Westminster 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 Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado 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 Westminster?

The federal per diem benchmark in Westminster is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 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 Westminster?

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Your Lab Scientist pay reportWestminster, CO · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO · 2 postings$38.11/ hr$26–$54
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 2 postings$38.06/ hr$30–$48
  • University of Colorado HealthAurora, CO · 2 wage offers$37.45/ hr$36–$39
  • Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis ValleyAlamosa, CO · 2 wage offers$35.34/ hr$33–$38

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$38.06High$52

4 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Colorado, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Medical Lab Scientist IIPermanent
    $31.92–$47.88/ hour
    Denver Health · Denver, CO · posted 9 days ago
  2. Medical Lab ScientistPer diem
    $32.46–$53.55/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO · posted 16 days ago

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