GA · Roswell · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Roswell, GA

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Roswell area earn a median of $31.75 per hour, about $66,040 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $40.60. That ranks 64th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 106th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roswell. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Roswell.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Roswell, GA

The metro median is 5% above the Georgia statewide median of $30.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 6,620 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.27$40,08035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.19$48,24022% below U.S. median
Median$31.75$66,0407% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.60$84,45036% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.94$101,80065% above U.S. median

How Roswell ranks

  • 64th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 106th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 12 Georgia 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 Roswell

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.75 median hour buys what $31.73 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,143
  • Per year: $57,150
  • Per month: $4,762

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Roswell

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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 Georgia

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Hospitals in Roswell

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roswell, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Roswell, GA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5No

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
Alpharetta, GA5 mi$31.75/hr67,275
Dunwoody, GA7 mi$31.75/hr51,795
Athens, GA57 mi$29.64/hr128,691

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License and tax basics in Georgia

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

Georgia 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 Roswell, GA?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $31.75 per hour, about $66,040 a year. The middle half earn between $23.19 and $40.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 106th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 64th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Roswell?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roswell, led by Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Roswell 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 Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Roswell?

The federal per diem benchmark in Roswell is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 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 reportRoswell, GA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Piedmont Hospital, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 2 wage offers$47.16/ hr$47–$47
  • Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 10 wage offers$39.97/ hr$33–$48
  • Advocate HealthGeorgia · 3 postings$38.38/ hr$31–$50
  • The Medical Center, Inc.Columbus, GA · 7 wage offers$36.00/ hr$30–$42

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

2What they are offering now

Low$31Median$38.38High$49

5 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Georgia, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Medical Technologist (MT)(MLS)(MLT)Permanent
    $30.70–$46.05/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 3 days ago
  2. Medical Technologist (MT)(MLS)(MLT)Permanent
    $30.70–$46.05/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 7 days ago

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