IN · Jeffersonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Jeffersonville, IN

The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the Jeffersonville area is $30.27 per hour ($62,970 a year), with the typical range running from $22.09 to $39.20. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Jeffersonville and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jeffersonville.

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PermanentPosted today

Clinical Lab Scientist

Veterans Health Administration · Louisville, KY

$60k–$116k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889115500
New this week
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Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Jeffersonville, IN

The metro median is 14% above the Indiana statewide median of $26.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,590 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County 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%$18.20$37,86039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.09$45,95026% below U.S. median
Median$30.27$62,9702% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.20$81,54032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.20$83,62035% above U.S. median

How Jeffersonville ranks

  • 98th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 91st of 317 after adjusting for local prices

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 Jeffersonville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.27 median hour buys what $32.52 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Jeffersonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,090
  • Per year: $54,486
  • Per month: $4,540

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Jeffersonville

ItemFederal 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 Jeffersonville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Norton Clark Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

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
Louisville, KY12 mi$30.27/hr640,796
Columbus, IN62 mi$26.64/hr51,970
Lexington, KY70 mi$27.31/hr329,437
Bloomington, IN73 mi$24.15/hr79,986
Cincinnati, OH85 mi$30.23/hr314,915
Owensboro, KY87 mi$29.45/hr60,675

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Indiana · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Indiana

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

Indiana 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 Jeffersonville, IN?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $30.27 per hour, about $62,970 a year. The middle half earn between $22.09 and $39.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 91st of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Jeffersonville?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Louisville/Jefferson County area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jeffersonville.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Jeffersonville 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 Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana 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 Jeffersonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jeffersonville 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.

Does Valorem Health place medical laboratory scientists in Jeffersonville?

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Your Lab Scientist pay reportJeffersonville, IN · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Indiana University Health, Inc.Indianapolis, IN · 4 wage offers$37.75/ hr$32–$44
  • St. Catherine Hospital, Inc.East Chicago, IN · 5 wage offers$36.97/ hr$33–$40
  • HealthTrackRx, Inc.Clarksville, IN · 2 wage offers$33.56/ hr$30–$37
  • Cosmic Healthcare, LLCFort Wayne, IN · 2 wage offers$30.50/ hr$30–$31

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

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$31.26High$37

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

3Open now: 1 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Supervisory Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent
    $125k–$163k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN · posted today

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