CT · New Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in New Haven, CT

The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the New Haven area is $37.37 per hour ($77,730 a year), with the typical range running from $29.99 to $41.69. That ranks 24th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 24th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in New Haven. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Haven.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in New Haven, CT

The metro median is 3% above the Connecticut statewide median of $36.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,470 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the New Haven metro area, 5.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.33).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.40$48,67021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.99$62,3801% above U.S. median
Median$37.37$77,73026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.69$86,72040% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.53$109,26077% above U.S. median

How New Haven ranks

  • 24th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 24th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Connecticut 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.

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What your pay buys in New Haven

  • Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.37 median hour buys what $35.74 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 New Haven paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,345
  • Per year: $67,266
  • Per month: $5,606

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in New Haven

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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).

Open Medical Laboratory Scientist roles in Connecticut

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Hospitals in New Haven

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Connecticut Mental Health Center
New Haven, CT
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
West Haven, CT3 mi$36.16/hr55,379
Bridgeport, CT16 mi$38.79/hr151,599
Meriden, CT17 mi$36.16/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT18 mi$34.12/hr115,908
Bristol, CT26 mi$36.16/hr62,195
New Britain, CT26 mi$36.16/hr75,871

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Connecticut · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

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

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

Connecticut state guide

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Common questions

How much do medical laboratory scientists make in New Haven, CT?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $37.37 per hour, about $77,730 a year. The middle half earn between $29.99 and $41.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is New Haven a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?

New Haven ranks 24th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in New Haven?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Haven, led by Yale-New Haven Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven 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 Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut 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 New Haven?

The federal per diem benchmark in New Haven is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 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 New Haven?

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Your Lab Scientist pay reportNew Haven, CT · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Yale New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT · 2 wage offers$34.44/ hr$34–$35
  • Danbury HospitalNew Milford, CT · 1 wage offer$51.00/ hr$51–$51
  • The Stamford HospitalStamford, CT · 1 wage offer$41.90/ hr$42–$42
  • The Jackson LaboratoryFarmington, CT · 1 wage offer$41.25/ hr$36–$47

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

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$33.00High$38

16 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Connecticut, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Medical Laboratory Scientist IPermanent
    $27.95–$37.04/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Shelton, CT · posted yesterday

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