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Medical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY
$26.70–$39.71/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Lexington, KY
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Lexington area earn a median of $27.31 per hour, about $56,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.12 and $38.10. That ranks 203rd of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 162nd of 317 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Lexington. The free report below lists employers near Lexington and what they pay.
- $27.31median pay per hour, Lexington
- $19–$38typical range per hour
- 1,120employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT)
CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY
$28.00–$35.00/ hour
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The metro median is 5% below the Kentucky statewide median of $28.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,120 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.01 | $37,460 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.12 | $39,770 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.31 | $56,800 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.10 | $79,250 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.82 | $84,910 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Lexington ranks
- 203rd of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 162nd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 6 Kentucky 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 Lexington
- Overall prices in Lexington-Fayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 77.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.31 median hour buys what $29.40 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Lexington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$983
- Per year: $49,158
- Per month: $4,096
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lexington-Fayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lexington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $118 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,386 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,018 |
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 Lexington
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Lexington, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lexington Va Medical Center Lexington, KY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Eastern State Hospital Lexington, KY | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| The Ridge Behavioral Health System Lexington, KY | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 65 mi | $30.27/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 70 mi | $30.27/hr | 52,912 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 76 mi | $30.23/hr | 314,915 |
| Hamilton, OH | 94 mi | $30.23/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 101 mi | $30.23/hr | 52,291 |
| Columbus, IN | 113 mi | $26.64/hr | 51,970 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Kentucky · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kentucky
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky 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 Lexington, KY?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Lexington-Fayette metro area have a median pay of $27.31 per hour, about $56,800 a year. The middle half earn between $19.12 and $38.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lexington a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Lexington-Fayette ranks 162nd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 203rd of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Lexington?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Lexington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lexington.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Lexington 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 Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky 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 Lexington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lexington is $118 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthLEXINGTON, KY · 2 postings$32.35/ hr$27–$40
- HealthTrackRx, Inc.Louisville, KY · 3 wage offers$37.52/ hr$30–$40
- University Medical Center, Inc.Louisville, KY · 10 wage offers$36.94/ hr$30–$40
- UofL Health - Louisville, Inc.Louisville, KY · 10 wage offers$31.49/ hr$29–$34
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$33.20High$56
3 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Kentucky, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Lab Scientist roles
- Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent$60k–$116k/ year
- Medical Laboratory ScientistPermanent$26.70–$39.71/ hour
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