MA · Boston · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Boston, MA

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Boston area earn a median of $33.83 per hour, about $70,360 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.88 and $43.52. That ranks 45th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 118th of 317 once local prices are factored in. 16 open roles with published pay are listed for Boston. The free report below lists employers near Boston and what they pay.

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Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Boston

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Mass General Brigham11$36.85
Boston Medical Center5$36.90

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Boston, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $33.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 9,920 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.63$47,07024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.88$51,75016% below U.S. median
Median$33.83$70,36014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.52$90,52046% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.81$103,60067% above U.S. median

How Boston ranks

  • 45th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 118th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Massachusetts 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 Boston

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.83 median hour buys what $31.25 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Boston paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,218
  • Per year: $60,894
  • Per month: $5,074

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

Travel assignment per diem in Boston

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$273
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,555
13-week assignment$33,215

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 Boston

CMS lists 12 hospitals in Boston, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Carney Hospital
Boston, MA		Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Boston, MA		Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston
Boston, MA		Children'sFor-profitNot 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
Everett, MA5 mi$33.83/hr51,825
Quincy, MA5 mi$33.83/hr103,434

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Massachusetts · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Boston, MA?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $33.83 per hour, about $70,360 a year. The middle half earn between $24.88 and $43.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 118th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Boston?

We list 16 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Boston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boston.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Boston 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 Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Boston?

The federal per diem benchmark in Boston is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 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

  • Boston Medical Center CorporationBoston, MA · 2 wage offers$37.04/ hr$36–$38
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 24 postings$36.85/ hr$27–$50
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 8 postings$34.61/ hr$22–$56
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.Boston, MA · 3 wage offers$34.05/ hr$23–$62

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

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$36.85High$47

59 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 48 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 59 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Supervisory Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent
    $130k–$169k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · West Roxbury, MA · posted today
  2. Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank - Evening ShiftPermanent
    $36.76–$49.63/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today

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