PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) Microbiology
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
$29.55–$44.32/ hour
Top 25% pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Springfield, IL
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the Springfield area is $24.85 per hour ($51,700 a year), with the typical range running from $18.75 to $37.49. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.
- $24.85median pay per hour, Springfield
- $19–$37typical range per hour
- 380employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) Blood Bank
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
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Top 25% pay
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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
$29.55–$44.32/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportMedical Laboratory Scientist pay in Springfield, IL
The metro median is 23% below the Illinois statewide median of $32.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 380 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Springfield metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.83 | $37,090 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.75 | $39,000 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.85 | $51,700 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.49 | $77,980 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.40 | $81,950 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 256th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 227th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 7 Illinois 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.85 median hour buys what $26.79 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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 Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$895
- Per year: $44,730
- Per month: $3,728
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Springfield
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Johns Hospital Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr Springfield, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 38 mi | $28.92/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 59 mi | $30.29/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 61 mi | $30.29/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 66 mi | $28.83/hr | 111,696 |
| Champaign, IL | 76 mi | $31.13/hr | 91,961 |
| Florissant, MO | 78 mi | $26.32/hr | 51,290 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Illinois · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois 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 Springfield, IL?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $24.85 per hour, about $51,700 a year. The middle half earn between $18.75 and $37.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 227th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 256th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Springfield?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield 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 Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportSpringfield, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 5 postings$36.94/ hr$24–$44
- Cgh Medical CenterSterling, IL · 3 wage offers$41.14/ hr$38–$43
- University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · 7 wage offers$39.76/ hr$38–$44
- Northwestern Memorial HealthCareChicago, IL · 7 wage offers$39.66/ hr$28–$48
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$34.36High$44
12 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Illinois, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 Lab Scientist roles
- Clinical Lab Scientist/MT IPermanent$25.35–$29.82/ hour
- Medical Laboratory Scientist IPermanent$26.48–$43.70/ hour
+ 10 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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